Mauritius—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #52 of 192
Latest Value
0.6%
2027
YoY Change
+146.2%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#52
of 192 countries
Maximum
0.6%
2027
Minimum
-10.5%
2020
Last
0.6%
Previous
-1.3%
Highest
0.6%
Lowest
-10.5%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0.6% | +146.2% |
| 2026 | -1.3% | +50.0% |
| 2025 | -2.6% | +63.9% |
| 2024 | -7.2% | -60.0% |
| 2023 | -4.5% | -45.2% |
| 2022 | -3.1% | +24.4% |
| 2021 | -4.1% | +61.0% |
| 2020 | -10.5% | -28.0% |
| 2019 | -8.2% | -272.7% |
| 2018 | -2.2% | -37.5% |
| 2017 | -1.6% | +40.7% |
| 2016 | -2.7% | +22.9% |
| 2015 | -3.5% | -12.9% |
| 2014 | -3.1% | +6.1% |
| 2013 | -3.3% | -94.1% |
| 2012 | -1.7% | +43.3% |
| 2011 | -3.0% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | -3.0% | +9.1% |
| 2009 | -3.3% | -26.9% |
| 2008 | -2.6% | +10.3% |
| 2007 | -2.9% | +25.6% |
| 2006 | -3.9% | +7.1% |
| 2005 | -4.2% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | -4.2% | +8.7% |
| 2003 | -4.6% | +6.1% |
| 2002 | -4.9% | +7.5% |
| 2001 | -5.3% | -26.2% |
| 2000 | -4.2% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -1.3% | +50.0% |
| 2027Forecast | 0.6% | +146.2% |
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