Argentina—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #23 of 192Updated July 2026
Latest Value
0.8%
2027
YoY Change
+166.7%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#23
of 192 countries
Maximum
4.0%
2004
Minimum
-8.7%
2020
Last
0.8%
Previous
0.3%
Highest
4.0%
Lowest
-8.7%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Argentina's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was 0.3% in 2026, ranking #23 out of 192 countries. This represents a +166.7% change from 2026. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 4.0% (2004) and the lowest was -8.7% (2020). The IMF WEO projects 0.8% by 2027. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0.8% | +166.7% |
| 2026 | 0.3% | -25.0% |
| 2025 | 0.4% | -20.0% |
| 2024 | 0.5% | +109.4% |
| 2023 | -5.3% | -39.5% |
| 2022 | -3.8% | +11.6% |
| 2021 | -4.3% | +50.6% |
| 2020 | -8.7% | -97.7% |
| 2019 | -4.4% | +18.5% |
| 2018 | -5.4% | +19.4% |
| 2017 | -6.7% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | -6.7% | -11.7% |
| 2015 | -6.0% | -39.5% |
| 2014 | -4.3% | -30.3% |
| 2013 | -3.3% | -10.0% |
| 2012 | -3.0% | -11.1% |
| 2011 | -2.7% | -92.9% |
| 2010 | -1.4% | +22.2% |
| 2009 | -1.8% | -550.0% |
| 2008 | 0.4% | -50.0% |
| 2007 | 0.8% | -52.9% |
| 2006 | 1.7% | -48.5% |
| 2005 | 3.3% | -17.5% |
| 2004 | 4.0% | +166.7% |
| 2003 | 1.5% | +178.9% |
| 2002 | -1.9% | +64.8% |
| 2001 | -5.4% | -58.8% |
| 2000 | -3.4% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 0.3% | -25.0% |
| 2027Forecast | 0.8% | +166.7% |
Top Countries — Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 27.6% | 2026 |
| 2 | Nauru | 13.1% | 2026 |
| 3 | Norway | 10.2% | 2026 |
| 4 | Oman | 5.2% | 2026 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 4.9% | 2026 |
| 6 | Macao SAR, China | 4.2% | 2026 |
| 7 | Lesotho | 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