Angola—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #79 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-3.9%
2031
YoY Change
-2.6%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#79
of 192 countries
Maximum
8.4%
2006
Minimum
-6.8%
2009
Last
-3.9%
Previous
-3.8%
Highest
8.4%
Lowest
-6.8%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Angola's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -2.4% in 2026, ranking #79 out of 192 countries. This represents a -2.6% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 8.4% (2006) and the lowest was -6.8% (2009). The IMF WEO projects -3.9% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -3.9% | -2.6% |
| 2030 | -3.8% | +5.0% |
| 2029 | -4.0% | -2.6% |
| 2028 | -3.9% | -8.3% |
| 2027 | -3.6% | -50.0% |
| 2026 | -2.4% | +41.5% |
| 2025 | -4.1% | -241.7% |
| 2024 | -1.2% | +52.0% |
| 2023 | -2.5% | -238.9% |
| 2022 | 1.8% | +28.6% |
| 2021 | 1.4% | +146.7% |
| 2020 | -3.0% | -1400.0% |
| 2019 | -0.2% | -110.0% |
| 2018 | 2.0% | +135.1% |
| 2017 | -5.7% | -46.2% |
| 2016 | -3.9% | -50.0% |
| 2015 | -2.6% | +49.0% |
| 2014 | -5.1% | -1600.0% |
| 2013 | -0.3% | -108.1% |
| 2012 | 3.7% | -48.6% |
| 2011 | 7.2% | +140.0% |
| 2010 | 3.0% | +144.1% |
| 2009 | -6.8% | -78.9% |
| 2008 | -3.8% | -200.0% |
| 2007 | 3.8% | -54.8% |
| 2006 | 8.4% | +31.3% |
| 2005 | 6.4% | +540.0% |
| 2004 | 1.0% | +124.4% |
| 2003 | -4.1% | -86.4% |
| 2002 | -2.2% | -178.6% |
| 2001 | 2.8% | +40.0% |
| 2000 | 2.0% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -2.4% | +41.5% |
| 2027Forecast | -3.6% | -50.0% |
| 2028Forecast | -3.9% | -8.3% |
| 2029Forecast | -4.0% | -2.6% |
| 2030Forecast | -3.8% | +5.0% |
| 2031Forecast | -3.9% | -2.6% |
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