Mozambique—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #144 of 192
Latest Value
-3.7%
2027
YoY Change
+11.9%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#144
of 192 countries
Maximum
1.7%
2019
Minimum
-9.8%
2014
Last
-3.7%
Previous
-4.2%
Highest
1.7%
Lowest
-9.8%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -3.7% | +11.9% |
| 2026 | -4.2% | +20.8% |
| 2025 | -5.3% | +14.5% |
| 2024 | -6.2% | -44.2% |
| 2023 | -4.3% | +17.3% |
| 2022 | -5.2% | +0.0% |
| 2021 | -5.2% | +16.1% |
| 2020 | -6.2% | -464.7% |
| 2019 | 1.7% | +123.0% |
| 2018 | -7.4% | -155.2% |
| 2017 | -2.9% | +46.3% |
| 2016 | -5.4% | +18.2% |
| 2015 | -6.6% | +32.7% |
| 2014 | -9.8% | -292.0% |
| 2013 | -2.5% | +26.5% |
| 2012 | -3.4% | +20.9% |
| 2011 | -4.3% | -22.9% |
| 2010 | -3.5% | +18.6% |
| 2009 | -4.3% | -126.3% |
| 2008 | -1.9% | +13.6% |
| 2007 | -2.2% | +26.7% |
| 2006 | -3.0% | -42.9% |
| 2005 | -2.1% | +34.4% |
| 2004 | -3.2% | -23.1% |
| 2003 | -2.6% | +23.5% |
| 2002 | -3.4% | +22.7% |
| 2001 | -4.4% | -238.5% |
| 2000 | -1.3% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -4.2% | +20.8% |
| 2027Forecast | -3.7% | +11.9% |
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