Syrian Arab Republic—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook
Latest Value
-7.8%
2010
YoY Change
-169.0%
2009 → 2010
Maximum
2.3%
2001
Minimum
-7.8%
2010
Last
-7.8%
Previous
-2.9%
Highest
2.3%
Lowest
-7.8%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -7.8% | -169.0% |
| 2009 | -2.9% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | -2.9% | +3.3% |
| 2007 | -3.0% | -172.7% |
| 2006 | -1.1% | +75.0% |
| 2005 | -4.4% | -4.8% |
| 2004 | -4.2% | -55.6% |
| 2003 | -2.7% | -35.0% |
| 2002 | -2.0% | -187.0% |
| 2001 | 2.3% | +264.3% |
| 2000 | -1.4% |
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