Sudan—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #140 of 192
Latest Value
-4.3%
2027
YoY Change
-4.9%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#140
of 192 countries
Maximum
0.8%
2003
Minimum
-10.8%
2019
Last
-4.3%
Previous
-4.1%
Highest
0.8%
Lowest
-10.8%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -4.3% | -4.9% |
| 2026 | -4.1% | -36.7% |
| 2025 | -3.0% | +14.3% |
| 2024 | -3.5% | +5.4% |
| 2023 | -3.7% | -76.2% |
| 2022 | -2.1% | -600.0% |
| 2021 | -0.3% | +95.0% |
| 2020 | -6.0% | +44.4% |
| 2019 | -10.8% | -36.7% |
| 2018 | -7.9% | -29.5% |
| 2017 | -6.1% | -56.4% |
| 2016 | -3.9% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | -3.9% | +17.0% |
| 2014 | -4.7% | +19.0% |
| 2013 | -5.8% | +21.6% |
| 2012 | -7.4% | -221.7% |
| 2011 | -2.3% | -2400.0% |
| 2010 | 0.1% | +102.6% |
| 2009 | -3.8% | -860.0% |
| 2008 | 0.5% | +117.9% |
| 2007 | -2.8% | -115.4% |
| 2006 | -1.3% | +31.6% |
| 2005 | -1.9% | -1050.0% |
| 2004 | 0.2% | -75.0% |
| 2003 | 0.8% | +214.3% |
| 2002 | -0.7% | +12.5% |
| 2001 | -0.8% | -14.3% |
| 2000 | -0.7% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -4.1% | -36.7% |
| 2027Forecast | -4.3% | -4.9% |
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