Tunisia—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #157 of 192
Latest Value
-5.6%
2027
YoY Change
-7.7%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#157
of 192 countries
Maximum
-0.5%
2010
Minimum
-9.1%
2020
Last
-5.6%
Previous
-5.2%
Highest
-0.5%
Lowest
-9.1%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -5.6% | -7.7% |
| 2026 | -5.2% | +3.7% |
| 2025 | -5.4% | +8.5% |
| 2024 | -5.9% | +15.7% |
| 2023 | -7.0% | -1.4% |
| 2022 | -6.9% | +9.2% |
| 2021 | -7.6% | +16.5% |
| 2020 | -9.1% | -152.8% |
| 2019 | -3.6% | +16.3% |
| 2018 | -4.3% | +23.2% |
| 2017 | -5.6% | +5.1% |
| 2016 | -5.9% | -20.4% |
| 2015 | -4.9% | -58.1% |
| 2014 | -3.1% | +55.7% |
| 2013 | -7.0% | -42.9% |
| 2012 | -4.9% | -53.1% |
| 2011 | -3.2% | -540.0% |
| 2010 | -0.5% | +80.8% |
| 2009 | -2.6% | -333.3% |
| 2008 | -0.6% | +76.0% |
| 2007 | -2.5% | -8.7% |
| 2006 | -2.3% | +11.5% |
| 2005 | -2.6% | -23.8% |
| 2004 | -2.1% | +19.2% |
| 2003 | -2.6% | -4.0% |
| 2002 | -2.5% | +13.8% |
| 2001 | -2.9% | +9.4% |
| 2000 | -3.2% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -5.2% | +3.7% |
| 2027Forecast | -5.6% | -7.7% |
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