Turkmenistan—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #34 of 192
Latest Value
-0.7%
2027
YoY Change
-40.0%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#34
of 192 countries
Maximum
10.7%
2008
Minimum
-2.8%
2017
Last
-0.7%
Previous
-0.5%
Highest
10.7%
Lowest
-2.8%
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% | -40.0% |
| 2026 | -0.5% | -600.0% |
| 2025 | 0.1% | +200.0% |
| 2024 | -0.1% | -200.0% |
| 2023 | 0.1% | -97.1% |
| 2022 | 3.4% | +466.7% |
| 2021 | 0.6% | +400.0% |
| 2020 | -0.2% | +50.0% |
| 2019 | -0.4% | -100.0% |
| 2018 | -0.2% | +92.9% |
| 2017 | -2.8% | -16.7% |
| 2016 | -2.4% | -242.9% |
| 2015 | -0.7% | -177.8% |
| 2014 | 0.9% | -40.0% |
| 2013 | 1.5% | -80.0% |
| 2012 | 7.5% | +97.4% |
| 2011 | 3.8% | +81.0% |
| 2010 | 2.1% | -72.0% |
| 2009 | 7.5% | -29.9% |
| 2008 | 10.7% | +154.8% |
| 2007 | 4.2% | -25.0% |
| 2006 | 5.6% | +522.2% |
| 2005 | 0.9% | -40.0% |
| 2004 | 1.5% | -62.5% |
| 2003 | 4.0% | +1900.0% |
| 2002 | 0.2% | -75.0% |
| 2001 | 0.8% | +233.3% |
| 2000 | -0.6% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -0.5% | -600.0% |
| 2027Forecast | -0.7% | -40.0% |
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