Mauritania—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #45 of 192
Latest Value
-1.1%
2027
YoY Change
-10.0%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#45
of 192 countries
Maximum
3.2%
2018
Minimum
-3.6%
2009
Last
-1.1%
Previous
-1.0%
Highest
3.2%
Lowest
-3.6%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -1.1% | -10.0% |
| 2026 | -1.0% | -100.0% |
| 2025 | -0.5% | +64.3% |
| 2024 | -1.4% | +41.7% |
| 2023 | -2.4% | +22.6% |
| 2022 | -3.1% | -219.2% |
| 2021 | 2.6% | -7.1% |
| 2020 | 2.8% | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 2.6% | -18.8% |
| 2018 | 3.2% | +540.0% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | +400.0% |
| 2016 | 0.1% | +104.2% |
| 2015 | -2.4% | +7.7% |
| 2014 | -2.6% | -271.4% |
| 2013 | -0.7% | -141.2% |
| 2012 | 1.7% | +1600.0% |
| 2011 | 0.1% | +120.0% |
| 2010 | -0.5% | +86.1% |
| 2009 | -3.6% | -9.1% |
| 2008 | -3.3% | -135.7% |
| 2007 | -1.4% | -170.0% |
| 2006 | 2.0% | +162.5% |
| 2005 | -3.2% | -3.2% |
| 2004 | -3.1% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -1.0% | -100.0% |
| 2027Forecast | -1.1% | -10.0% |
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