Tonga—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #178 of 192
Latest Value
-8.3%
2027
YoY Change
-7.8%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#178
of 192 countries
Maximum
6.9%
2009
Minimum
-8.3%
2027
Last
-8.3%
Previous
-7.7%
Highest
6.9%
Lowest
-8.3%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -8.3% | -7.8% |
| 2026 | -7.7% | -237.5% |
| 2025 | 5.6% | +33.3% |
| 2024 | 4.2% | -31.1% |
| 2023 | 6.1% | +6200.0% |
| 2022 | -0.1% | +88.9% |
| 2021 | -0.9% | -117.3% |
| 2020 | 5.2% | +57.6% |
| 2019 | 3.3% | +13.8% |
| 2018 | 2.9% | -19.4% |
| 2017 | 3.6% | +140.0% |
| 2016 | 1.5% | +155.6% |
| 2015 | -2.7% | -142.2% |
| 2014 | 6.4% | +592.3% |
| 2013 | -1.3% | +23.5% |
| 2012 | -1.7% | +71.7% |
| 2011 | -6.0% | -400.0% |
| 2010 | -1.2% | -117.4% |
| 2009 | 6.9% | +228.6% |
| 2008 | 2.1% | -61.1% |
| 2007 | 5.4% | +315.4% |
| 2006 | 1.3% | -69.0% |
| 2005 | 4.2% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 4.2% | +75.0% |
| 2003 | 2.4% | -7.7% |
| 2002 | 2.6% | +18.2% |
| 2001 | 2.2% | +69.2% |
| 2000 | 1.3% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -7.7% | -237.5% |
| 2027Forecast | -8.3% | -7.8% |
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