Algeria—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #181 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-8.6%
2031
YoY Change
+0.0%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#181
of 192 countries
Maximum
12.9%
2006
Minimum
-13.9%
2015
Last
-8.6%
Previous
-8.6%
Highest
12.9%
Lowest
-13.9%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Algeria's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -10.2% in 2026, ranking #181 out of 192 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 12.9% (2006) and the lowest was -13.9% (2015). The IMF WEO projects -8.6% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -8.6% | +0.0% |
| 2030 | -8.6% | +2.3% |
| 2029 | -8.8% | +7.4% |
| 2028 | -9.5% | +2.1% |
| 2027 | -9.7% | +4.9% |
| 2026 | -10.2% | +0.0% |
| 2025 | -10.2% | +26.1% |
| 2024 | -13.8% | -150.9% |
| 2023 | -5.5% | -83.3% |
| 2022 | -3.0% | +52.4% |
| 2021 | -6.3% | +40.0% |
| 2020 | -10.5% | -23.5% |
| 2019 | -8.5% | -37.1% |
| 2018 | -6.2% | +17.3% |
| 2017 | -7.5% | +36.4% |
| 2016 | -11.8% | +15.1% |
| 2015 | -13.9% | -95.8% |
| 2014 | -7.1% | -787.5% |
| 2013 | -0.8% | +80.0% |
| 2012 | -4.0% | -263.6% |
| 2011 | -1.1% | +15.4% |
| 2010 | -1.3% | +80.0% |
| 2009 | -6.5% | -183.3% |
| 2008 | 7.8% | +69.6% |
| 2007 | 4.6% | -64.3% |
| 2006 | 12.9% | +13.2% |
| 2005 | 11.4% | +78.1% |
| 2004 | 6.4% | -11.1% |
| 2003 | 7.2% | +3500.0% |
| 2002 | 0.2% | -93.8% |
| 2001 | 3.2% | -64.0% |
| 2000 | 8.9% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -10.2% | +0.0% |
| 2027Forecast | -9.7% | +4.9% |
| 2028Forecast | -9.5% | +2.1% |
| 2029Forecast | -8.8% | +7.4% |
| 2030Forecast | -8.6% | +2.3% |
| 2031Forecast | -8.6% | +0.0% |
Top Countries — Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 27.6% | 2026 |
| 2 | Naoero | 13.1% | 2026 |
| 3 | Norway | 10.2% | 2026 |
| 4 | Oman | 5.2% | 2026 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 4.9% | 2026 |
| 6 | Lesotho | 4.2% | 2026 |
| 7 | Macao SAR, China | 4.2% | 2026 |
| 8 | Singapore | 3.3% | 2026 |
| 9 | Lebanon | 3.3% | 2025 |
| 10 | Liechtenstein | 3.0% | 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