Malta—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #99 of 192
Latest Value
-2.5%
2027
YoY Change
+10.7%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#99
of 192 countries
Maximum
3.4%
2017
Minimum
-9.0%
2003
Last
-2.5%
Previous
-2.8%
Highest
3.4%
Lowest
-9.0%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -2.5% | +10.7% |
| 2026 | -2.8% | +12.5% |
| 2025 | -3.2% | +11.1% |
| 2024 | -3.6% | +21.7% |
| 2023 | -4.6% | +13.2% |
| 2022 | -5.3% | +24.3% |
| 2021 | -7.0% | +19.5% |
| 2020 | -8.7% | -1342.9% |
| 2019 | 0.7% | -63.2% |
| 2018 | 1.9% | -44.1% |
| 2017 | 3.4% | +209.1% |
| 2016 | 1.1% | +237.5% |
| 2015 | -0.8% | +46.7% |
| 2014 | -1.5% | +31.8% |
| 2013 | -2.2% | +33.3% |
| 2012 | -3.3% | -10.0% |
| 2011 | -3.0% | -36.4% |
| 2010 | -2.2% | +29.0% |
| 2009 | -3.1% | +24.4% |
| 2008 | -4.1% | -95.2% |
| 2007 | -2.1% | +16.0% |
| 2006 | -2.5% | +10.7% |
| 2005 | -2.8% | +34.9% |
| 2004 | -4.3% | +52.2% |
| 2003 | -9.0% | -60.7% |
| 2002 | -5.6% | +13.8% |
| 2001 | -6.5% | -12.1% |
| 2000 | -5.8% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -2.8% | +12.5% |
| 2027Forecast | -2.5% | +10.7% |
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