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South SudanFiscal Balance (% of GDP)

Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #6 of 192
Latest Value
3.3%
2027
YoY Change
-19.5%
20262027
Global Rank
#6
of 192 countries
Maximum
11.7%
2024
Minimum
-19.8%
2016
CAGR
-2.1%
17 years
Last
3.3%
Previous
4.1%
Highest
11.7%
Lowest
-19.8%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook

Historical Data

YearValueChange
20273.3%-19.5%
20264.1%-37.9%
20256.6%-43.6%
202411.7%+46.2%
20238.0%+77.8%
20224.5%+148.4%
2021-9.3%-69.1%
2020-5.5%
20190.0%+100.0%
2018-1.1%-111.5%
20179.6%+148.5%
2016-19.8%-20.7%
2015-16.4%-80.2%
2014-9.1%-167.6%
2013-3.4%+77.0%
2012-14.8%-421.7%
20114.6%

IMF Forecast

Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.

YearProjected ValueChange from Previous
2026Forecast4.1%-37.9%
2027Forecast3.3%-19.5%

Top Countries — Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)

#CountryValueYear
1Kuwait26.5%2026
2Norway10.7%2026
3Nauru9.5%2026
4Macao SAR, China5.6%2026
5United Arab Emirates4.8%2026
6South Sudan4.1%2026
7Lesotho3.8%2026
8Liechtenstein3.2%2026
9Cyprus3.2%2026
10Singapore2.7%2026
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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

Source: IMF World Economic OutlookCoverage: 20002027View original source →