Sierra Leone—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #74 of 192
Latest Value
-0.4%
2027
YoY Change
+81.0%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#74
of 192 countries
Maximum
12.6%
2007
Minimum
-5.9%
2022
Last
-0.4%
Previous
-2.1%
Highest
12.6%
Lowest
-5.9%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -0.4% | +81.0% |
| 2026 | -2.1% | +52.3% |
| 2025 | -4.4% | +2.2% |
| 2024 | -4.5% | +10.0% |
| 2023 | -5.0% | +15.3% |
| 2022 | -5.9% | -37.2% |
| 2021 | -4.3% | -22.9% |
| 2020 | -3.5% | -75.0% |
| 2019 | -2.0% | +44.4% |
| 2018 | -3.6% | +35.7% |
| 2017 | -5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2016 | -5.4% | -86.2% |
| 2015 | -2.9% | -3.6% |
| 2014 | -2.8% | -64.7% |
| 2013 | -1.7% | +50.0% |
| 2012 | -3.4% | -21.4% |
| 2011 | -2.8% | +9.7% |
| 2010 | -3.1% | -106.7% |
| 2009 | -1.5% | +31.8% |
| 2008 | -2.2% | -117.5% |
| 2007 | 12.6% | +1500.0% |
| 2006 | -0.9% | +25.0% |
| 2005 | -1.2% | +20.0% |
| 2004 | -1.5% | +46.4% |
| 2003 | -2.8% | +6.7% |
| 2002 | -3.0% | +6.3% |
| 2001 | -3.2% | -68.4% |
| 2000 | -1.9% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -2.1% | +52.3% |
| 2027Forecast | -0.4% | +81.0% |
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