Seychelles—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #76 of 192
Latest Value
-1.4%
2027
YoY Change
+36.4%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#76
of 192 countries
Maximum
7.9%
2008
Minimum
-16.3%
2002
Last
-1.4%
Previous
-2.2%
Highest
7.9%
Lowest
-16.3%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -1.4% | +36.4% |
| 2026 | -2.2% | -4.8% |
| 2025 | -2.1% | -200.0% |
| 2024 | -0.7% | +36.4% |
| 2023 | -1.1% | -37.5% |
| 2022 | -0.8% | +86.2% |
| 2021 | -5.8% | +63.1% |
| 2020 | -15.7% | -4025.0% |
| 2019 | 0.4% | +150.0% |
| 2018 | -0.8% | +52.9% |
| 2017 | -1.7% | |
| 2016 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 1.4% | -51.7% |
| 2014 | 2.9% | +866.7% |
| 2013 | 0.3% | -89.7% |
| 2012 | 2.9% | -14.7% |
| 2011 | 3.4% | +580.0% |
| 2010 | 0.5% | -89.6% |
| 2009 | 4.8% | -39.2% |
| 2008 | 7.9% | +179.8% |
| 2007 | -9.9% | -296.0% |
| 2006 | -2.5% | -725.0% |
| 2005 | 0.4% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.4% | -88.2% |
| 2003 | 3.4% | +120.9% |
| 2002 | -16.3% | -83.1% |
| 2001 | -8.9% | +39.5% |
| 2000 | -14.7% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -2.2% | -4.8% |
| 2027Forecast | -1.4% | +36.4% |
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