Yemen, Rep.—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #151 of 192
Latest Value
-4.7%
2027
YoY Change
-4.4%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#151
of 192 countries
Maximum
6.1%
2000
Minimum
-10.2%
2009
Last
-4.7%
Previous
-4.5%
Highest
6.1%
Lowest
-10.2%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -4.7% | -4.4% |
| 2026 | -4.5% | -21.6% |
| 2025 | -3.7% | -48.0% |
| 2024 | -2.5% | +55.4% |
| 2023 | -5.6% | -154.5% |
| 2022 | -2.2% | -144.4% |
| 2021 | -0.9% | +79.1% |
| 2020 | -4.3% | +27.1% |
| 2019 | -5.9% | +24.4% |
| 2018 | -7.8% | -59.2% |
| 2017 | -4.9% | +42.4% |
| 2016 | -8.5% | +2.3% |
| 2015 | -8.7% | -112.2% |
| 2014 | -4.1% | +40.6% |
| 2013 | -6.9% | -9.5% |
| 2012 | -6.3% | -40.0% |
| 2011 | -4.5% | -9.8% |
| 2010 | -4.1% | +59.8% |
| 2009 | -10.2% | -126.7% |
| 2008 | -4.5% | +37.5% |
| 2007 | -7.2% | -700.0% |
| 2006 | 1.2% | +166.7% |
| 2005 | -1.8% | +18.2% |
| 2004 | -2.2% | +47.6% |
| 2003 | -4.2% | -600.0% |
| 2002 | -0.6% | -121.4% |
| 2001 | 2.8% | -54.1% |
| 2000 | 6.1% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -4.5% | -21.6% |
| 2027Forecast | -4.7% | -4.4% |
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