Nicaragua—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #14 of 192
Latest Value
2.0%
2027
YoY Change
-9.1%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#14
of 192 countries
Maximum
2.5%
2024
Minimum
-4.3%
2018
CAGR
-0.4%
28 years
Last
2.0%
Previous
2.2%
Highest
2.5%
Lowest
-4.3%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0% | -9.1% |
| 2026 | 2.2% | +10.0% |
| 2025 | 2.0% | -20.0% |
| 2024 | 2.5% | +8.7% |
| 2023 | 2.3% | +283.3% |
| 2022 | 0.6% | +146.2% |
| 2021 | -1.3% | +50.0% |
| 2020 | -2.6% | -136.4% |
| 2019 | -1.1% | +74.4% |
| 2018 | -4.3% | -138.9% |
| 2017 | -1.8% | +5.3% |
| 2016 | -1.9% | -18.7% |
| 2015 | -1.6% | -77.8% |
| 2014 | -0.9% | -200.0% |
| 2013 | -0.3% | -250.0% |
| 2012 | 0.2% | -66.7% |
| 2011 | 0.6% | -14.3% |
| 2010 | 0.7% | +177.8% |
| 2009 | -0.9% | -400.0% |
| 2008 | 0.3% | -84.2% |
| 2007 | 1.9% | +35.7% |
| 2006 | 1.4% | -17.6% |
| 2005 | 1.7% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1.7% | +30.8% |
| 2003 | 1.3% | -38.1% |
| 2002 | 2.1% | +600.0% |
| 2001 | 0.3% | -86.4% |
| 2000 | 2.2% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 2.2% | +10.0% |
| 2027Forecast | 2.0% | -9.1% |
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