Marshall Islands—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #158 of 192
Latest Value
0.7%
2027
YoY Change
+113.2%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#158
of 192 countries
Maximum
10.5%
2003
Minimum
-22.3%
2005
CAGR
-8.5%
28 years
Last
0.7%
Previous
-5.3%
Highest
10.5%
Lowest
-22.3%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0.7% | +113.2% |
| 2026 | -5.3% | -411.8% |
| 2025 | 1.7% | -52.8% |
| 2024 | 3.6% | +227.3% |
| 2023 | 1.1% | +57.1% |
| 2022 | 0.7% | +250.0% |
| 2021 | 0.2% | -92.0% |
| 2020 | 2.5% | +238.9% |
| 2019 | -1.8% | -169.2% |
| 2018 | 2.6% | -40.9% |
| 2017 | 4.4% | +12.8% |
| 2016 | 3.9% | +39.3% |
| 2015 | 2.8% | -12.5% |
| 2014 | 3.2% | +1700.0% |
| 2013 | -0.2% | +75.0% |
| 2012 | -0.8% | -138.1% |
| 2011 | 2.1% | -40.0% |
| 2010 | 3.5% | +133.3% |
| 2009 | 1.5% | -59.5% |
| 2008 | 3.7% | +1133.3% |
| 2007 | 0.3% | +50.0% |
| 2006 | 0.2% | +100.9% |
| 2005 | -22.3% | -1293.7% |
| 2004 | -1.6% | -115.2% |
| 2003 | 10.5% | +105.9% |
| 2002 | 5.1% | -34.6% |
| 2001 | 7.8% | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 7.8% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -5.3% | -411.8% |
| 2027Forecast | 0.7% | +113.2% |
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