Samoa—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #29 of 192
Latest Value
-1.5%
2027
YoY Change
-1400.0%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#29
of 192 countries
Maximum
9.3%
2024
Minimum
-7.4%
2012
Last
-1.5%
Previous
-0.1%
Highest
9.3%
Lowest
-7.4%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -1.5% | -1400.0% |
| 2026 | -0.1% | -102.0% |
| 2025 | 5.0% | -46.2% |
| 2024 | 9.3% | +244.4% |
| 2023 | 2.7% | -46.0% |
| 2022 | 5.0% | +194.1% |
| 2021 | 1.7% | -68.5% |
| 2020 | 5.4% | +260.0% |
| 2019 | 1.5% | +1400.0% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | +105.0% |
| 2017 | -2.0% | -566.7% |
| 2016 | -0.3% | +92.1% |
| 2015 | -3.8% | +29.6% |
| 2014 | -5.4% | -42.1% |
| 2013 | -3.8% | +48.6% |
| 2012 | -7.4% | -42.3% |
| 2011 | -5.2% | +5.5% |
| 2010 | -5.5% | -83.3% |
| 2009 | -3.0% | -650.0% |
| 2008 | -0.4% | -180.0% |
| 2007 | 0.5% | +225.0% |
| 2006 | -0.4% | -300.0% |
| 2005 | 0.2% | +128.6% |
| 2004 | -0.7% | -40.0% |
| 2003 | -0.5% | +72.2% |
| 2002 | -1.8% | +10.0% |
| 2001 | -2.0% | -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 | -0.1% | -102.0% |
| 2027Forecast | -1.5% | -1400.0% |
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