Papua New Guinea—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #51 of 192
Latest Value
0.0%
2027
YoY Change
+100.0%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#51
of 192 countries
Maximum
6.9%
2007
Minimum
-8.9%
2020
Last
0.0%
Previous
-1.2%
Highest
6.9%
Lowest
-8.9%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0.0% | +100.0% |
| 2026 | -1.2% | +53.8% |
| 2025 | -2.6% | +18.8% |
| 2024 | -3.2% | +25.6% |
| 2023 | -4.3% | +18.9% |
| 2022 | -5.3% | +22.1% |
| 2021 | -6.8% | +23.6% |
| 2020 | -8.9% | -78.0% |
| 2019 | -5.0% | -92.3% |
| 2018 | -2.6% | -4.0% |
| 2017 | -2.5% | +46.8% |
| 2016 | -4.7% | -4.4% |
| 2015 | -4.5% | +28.6% |
| 2014 | -6.3% | +8.7% |
| 2013 | -6.9% | -475.0% |
| 2012 | -1.2% | -154.5% |
| 2011 | 2.2% | -29.0% |
| 2010 | 3.1% | +156.4% |
| 2009 | -5.5% | -303.7% |
| 2008 | 2.7% | -60.9% |
| 2007 | 6.9% | +30.2% |
| 2006 | 5.3% | +89.3% |
| 2005 | 2.8% | +40.0% |
| 2004 | 2.0% | +900.0% |
| 2003 | 0.2% | +111.8% |
| 2002 | -1.7% | -30.8% |
| 2001 | -1.3% | -533.3% |
| 2000 | 0.3% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -1.2% | +53.8% |
| 2027Forecast | 0.0% | +100.0% |
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