Palau—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #17 of 192
Latest Value
1.6%
2027
YoY Change
+6.7%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#17
of 192 countries
Maximum
6.2%
2018
Minimum
-16.7%
2001
Last
1.6%
Previous
1.5%
Highest
6.2%
Lowest
-16.7%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1.6% | +6.7% |
| 2026 | 1.5% | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 1.5% | -11.8% |
| 2024 | 1.7% | +142.9% |
| 2023 | 0.7% | +117.5% |
| 2022 | -4.0% | +59.6% |
| 2021 | -9.9% | +23.8% |
| 2020 | -13.0% | -3150.0% |
| 2019 | -0.4% | -106.5% |
| 2018 | 6.2% | +29.2% |
| 2017 | 4.8% | +37.1% |
| 2016 | 3.5% | -31.4% |
| 2015 | 5.1% | +41.7% |
| 2014 | 3.6% | +620.0% |
| 2013 | 0.5% | -50.0% |
| 2012 | 1.0% | -23.1% |
| 2011 | 1.3% | +200.0% |
| 2010 | -1.3% | +38.1% |
| 2009 | -2.1% | -23.5% |
| 2008 | -1.7% | +19.0% |
| 2007 | -2.1% | -2200.0% |
| 2006 | 0.1% | -92.9% |
| 2005 | 1.4% | +129.2% |
| 2004 | -4.8% | -50.0% |
| 2003 | -3.2% | +74.8% |
| 2002 | -12.7% | +24.0% |
| 2001 | -16.7% | -24.6% |
| 2000 | -13.4% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 1.5% | +0.0% |
| 2027Forecast | 1.6% | +6.7% |
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