Senegal—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #155 of 192
Latest Value
-3.0%
2027
YoY Change
+40.0%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#155
of 192 countries
Maximum
0.8%
2000
Minimum
-16.1%
2022
Last
-3.0%
Previous
-5.0%
Highest
0.8%
Lowest
-16.1%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -3.0% | +40.0% |
| 2026 | -5.0% | +36.7% |
| 2025 | -7.9% | +41.0% |
| 2024 | -13.4% | +9.5% |
| 2023 | -14.8% | +8.1% |
| 2022 | -16.1% | -17.5% |
| 2021 | -13.7% | -42.7% |
| 2020 | -9.6% | +30.9% |
| 2019 | -13.9% | -275.7% |
| 2018 | -3.7% | -23.3% |
| 2017 | -3.0% | +9.1% |
| 2016 | -3.3% | +10.8% |
| 2015 | -3.7% | +5.1% |
| 2014 | -3.9% | +9.3% |
| 2013 | -4.3% | -2.4% |
| 2012 | -4.2% | +14.3% |
| 2011 | -4.9% | -25.6% |
| 2010 | -3.9% | -5.4% |
| 2009 | -3.7% | -5.7% |
| 2008 | -3.5% | -25.0% |
| 2007 | -2.8% | +24.3% |
| 2006 | -3.7% | -1133.3% |
| 2005 | -0.3% | -250.0% |
| 2004 | 0.2% | +140.0% |
| 2003 | -0.5% | -350.0% |
| 2002 | 0.2% | +114.3% |
| 2001 | -1.4% | -275.0% |
| 2000 | 0.8% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -5.0% | +36.7% |
| 2027Forecast | -3.0% | +40.0% |
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