Suriname—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #61 of 192
Latest Value
-0.8%
2027
YoY Change
+52.9%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#61
of 192 countries
Maximum
5.0%
2007
Minimum
-20.2%
2019
Last
-0.8%
Previous
-1.7%
Highest
5.0%
Lowest
-20.2%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -0.8% | +52.9% |
| 2026 | -1.7% | +82.3% |
| 2025 | -9.6% | -300.0% |
| 2024 | -2.4% | -41.2% |
| 2023 | -1.7% | +37.0% |
| 2022 | -2.7% | +52.6% |
| 2021 | -5.7% | +52.5% |
| 2020 | -12.0% | +40.6% |
| 2019 | -20.2% | -134.9% |
| 2018 | -8.6% | +0.0% |
| 2017 | -8.6% | +15.7% |
| 2016 | -10.2% | -22.9% |
| 2015 | -8.3% | -207.4% |
| 2014 | -2.7% | -3.8% |
| 2013 | -2.6% | -550.0% |
| 2012 | -0.4% | -117.4% |
| 2011 | 2.3% | +1250.0% |
| 2010 | -0.2% | -110.0% |
| 2009 | 2.0% | -16.7% |
| 2008 | 2.4% | -52.0% |
| 2007 | 5.0% | +733.3% |
| 2006 | 0.6% | +117.6% |
| 2005 | -3.4% | -183.3% |
| 2004 | -1.2% | -1100.0% |
| 2003 | -0.1% | +97.0% |
| 2002 | -3.3% | -194.3% |
| 2001 | 3.5% | +144.9% |
| 2000 | -7.8% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -1.7% | +82.3% |
| 2027Forecast | -0.8% | +52.9% |
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