Thailand—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #86 of 192
Latest Value
-2.4%
2027
YoY Change
+4.0%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#86
of 192 countries
Maximum
2.2%
2005
Minimum
-6.7%
2002
Last
-2.4%
Previous
-2.5%
Highest
2.2%
Lowest
-6.7%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -2.4% | +4.0% |
| 2026 | -2.5% | +3.8% |
| 2025 | -2.6% | -100.0% |
| 2024 | -1.3% | +35.0% |
| 2023 | -2.0% | +56.5% |
| 2022 | -4.6% | +31.3% |
| 2021 | -6.7% | -48.9% |
| 2020 | -4.5% | -1225.0% |
| 2019 | 0.4% | +100.0% |
| 2018 | 0.2% | +150.0% |
| 2017 | -0.4% | -200.0% |
| 2016 | 0.4% | +100.0% |
| 2015 | 0.2% | +128.6% |
| 2014 | -0.7% | -216.7% |
| 2013 | 0.6% | +166.7% |
| 2012 | -0.9% | -1000.0% |
| 2011 | 0.1% | +109.1% |
| 2010 | -1.1% | +50.0% |
| 2009 | -2.2% | -375.0% |
| 2008 | 0.8% | +300.0% |
| 2007 | 0.2% | -89.5% |
| 2006 | 1.9% | -13.6% |
| 2005 | 2.2% | +100.0% |
| 2004 | 1.1% | -45.0% |
| 2003 | 2.0% | +129.9% |
| 2002 | -6.7% | -272.2% |
| 2001 | -1.8% | +0.0% |
| 2000 | -1.8% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -2.5% | +3.8% |
| 2027Forecast | -2.4% | +4.0% |
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