Trinidad and Tobago—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #169 of 192
Latest Value
-4.8%
2027
YoY Change
+18.6%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#169
of 192 countries
Maximum
5.7%
2008
Minimum
-11.8%
2020
Last
-4.8%
Previous
-5.9%
Highest
5.7%
Lowest
-11.8%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -4.8% | +18.6% |
| 2026 | -5.9% | -13.5% |
| 2025 | -5.2% | +1.9% |
| 2024 | -5.3% | -341.7% |
| 2023 | -1.2% | -220.0% |
| 2022 | 1.0% | +111.9% |
| 2021 | -8.4% | +28.8% |
| 2020 | -11.8% | -218.9% |
| 2019 | -3.7% | +37.3% |
| 2018 | -5.9% | +43.8% |
| 2017 | -10.5% | -7.1% |
| 2016 | -9.8% | -32.4% |
| 2015 | -7.4% | -72.1% |
| 2014 | -4.3% | -59.3% |
| 2013 | -2.7% | -107.7% |
| 2012 | -1.3% | -85.7% |
| 2011 | -0.7% | -800.0% |
| 2010 | 0.1% | +102.0% |
| 2009 | -4.9% | -186.0% |
| 2008 | 5.7% | +78.1% |
| 2007 | 3.2% | +100.0% |
| 2006 | 1.6% | -36.0% |
| 2005 | 2.5% | +31.6% |
| 2004 | 1.9% | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1.9% | +1050.0% |
| 2002 | -0.2% | -133.3% |
| 2001 | 0.6% | +200.0% |
| 2000 | 0.2% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -5.9% | -13.5% |
| 2027Forecast | -4.8% | +18.6% |
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