Sweden—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #67 of 192
Latest Value
-0.7%
2027
YoY Change
+61.1%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#67
of 192 countries
Maximum
3.4%
2007
Minimum
-3.2%
2020
Last
-0.7%
Previous
-1.8%
Highest
3.4%
Lowest
-3.2%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -0.7% | +61.1% |
| 2026 | -1.8% | -28.6% |
| 2025 | -1.4% | +17.6% |
| 2024 | -1.7% | -183.3% |
| 2023 | -0.6% | -160.0% |
| 2022 | 1.0% | +1100.0% |
| 2021 | -0.1% | +96.9% |
| 2020 | -3.2% | -900.0% |
| 2019 | 0.4% | -42.9% |
| 2018 | 0.7% | -46.2% |
| 2017 | 1.3% | +44.4% |
| 2016 | 0.9% | +400.0% |
| 2015 | -0.3% | +83.3% |
| 2014 | -1.8% | -12.5% |
| 2013 | -1.6% | -33.3% |
| 2012 | -1.2% | -200.0% |
| 2011 | -0.4% | -300.0% |
| 2010 | -0.1% | +88.9% |
| 2009 | -0.9% | -147.4% |
| 2008 | 1.9% | -44.1% |
| 2007 | 3.4% | +54.5% |
| 2006 | 2.2% | +4.8% |
| 2005 | 2.1% | +950.0% |
| 2004 | 0.2% | +116.7% |
| 2003 | -1.2% | +20.0% |
| 2002 | -1.5% | -207.1% |
| 2001 | 1.4% | -54.8% |
| 2000 | 3.1% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -1.8% | -28.6% |
| 2027Forecast | -0.7% | +61.1% |
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