Lithuania—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #133 of 192
Latest Value
-3.5%
2027
YoY Change
+7.9%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#133
of 192 countries
Maximum
0.5%
2018
Minimum
-9.1%
2009
Last
-3.5%
Previous
-3.8%
Highest
0.5%
Lowest
-9.1%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -3.5% | +7.9% |
| 2026 | -3.8% | -40.7% |
| 2025 | -2.7% | -107.7% |
| 2024 | -1.3% | -85.7% |
| 2023 | -0.7% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | -0.7% | +41.7% |
| 2021 | -1.2% | +81.3% |
| 2020 | -6.4% | -1700.0% |
| 2019 | 0.4% | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 0.5% | +25.0% |
| 2017 | 0.4% | |
| 2016 | 0.0% | +100.0% |
| 2015 | -0.8% | +55.6% |
| 2014 | -1.8% | +33.3% |
| 2013 | -2.7% | +12.9% |
| 2012 | -3.1% | +47.5% |
| 2011 | -5.9% | +15.7% |
| 2010 | -7.0% | +23.1% |
| 2009 | -9.1% | -193.5% |
| 2008 | -3.1% | -287.5% |
| 2007 | -0.8% | -166.7% |
| 2006 | -0.3% | +0.0% |
| 2005 | -0.3% | +78.6% |
| 2004 | -1.4% | -7.7% |
| 2003 | -1.3% | +31.6% |
| 2002 | -1.9% | +45.7% |
| 2001 | -3.5% | -9.4% |
| 2000 | -3.2% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -3.8% | -40.7% |
| 2027Forecast | -3.5% | +7.9% |
Top Countries — Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 26.5% | 2026 |
| 2 | Norway | 10.7% | 2026 |
| 3 | Nauru | 9.5% | 2026 |
| 4 | Macao SAR, China | 5.6% | 2026 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 4.8% | 2026 |
| 6 | South Sudan | 4.1% | 2026 |
| 7 | Lesotho | 3.8% | 2026 |
| 8 | Liechtenstein | 3.2% | 2026 |
| 9 | Cyprus | 3.2% | 2026 |
| 10 | Singapore | 2.7% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
General government net lending/borrowing as a percentage of GDP. A positive value indicates a fiscal surplus; negative indicates a deficit.
Methodology
Revenue minus expenditure minus net acquisition of nonfinancial assets, as a percentage of GDP. A comprehensive measure of the fiscal balance.
Unit
Percent of GDP