Aruba—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #13 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
1.1%
2031
YoY Change
+0.0%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#13
of 192 countries
Maximum
3.7%
2024
Minimum
-16.8%
2020
CAGR
+2.0%
32 years
Last
1.1%
Previous
1.1%
Highest
3.7%
Lowest
-16.8%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Aruba's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was 1.9% in 2026, ranking #13 out of 192 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 3.7% (2024) and the lowest was -16.8% (2020). The IMF WEO projects 1.1% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Aruba's fiscal balance was 1.2% of GDP in 2026, ranking 19th globally, unchanged from the previous year despite an 8.3% decrease.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | 1.1% | +0.0% |
| 2030 | 1.1% | +0.0% |
| 2029 | 1.1% | +0.0% |
| 2028 | 1.1% | +0.0% |
| 2027 | 1.1% | -42.1% |
| 2026 | 1.9% | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 1.9% | -48.6% |
| 2024 | 3.7% | +23.3% |
| 2023 | 3.0% | +700.0% |
| 2022 | -0.5% | +94.9% |
| 2021 | -9.9% | +41.1% |
| 2020 | -16.8% | -8300.0% |
| 2019 | -0.2% | +92.3% |
| 2018 | -2.6% | +0.0% |
| 2017 | -2.6% | -73.3% |
| 2016 | -1.5% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | -1.5% | +80.0% |
| 2014 | -7.5% | -25.0% |
| 2013 | -6.0% | +33.3% |
| 2012 | -9.0% | -40.6% |
| 2011 | -6.4% | -82.9% |
| 2010 | -3.5% | -34.6% |
| 2009 | -2.6% | -273.3% |
| 2008 | 1.5% | +250.0% |
| 2007 | -1.0% | +60.0% |
| 2006 | -2.5% | +16.7% |
| 2005 | -3.0% | +64.7% |
| 2004 | -8.5% | -547.4% |
| 2003 | 1.9% | +159.4% |
| 2002 | -3.2% | -300.0% |
| 2001 | -0.8% | -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 | 1.9% | +0.0% |
| 2027Forecast | 1.1% | -42.1% |
| 2028Forecast | 1.1% | +0.0% |
| 2029Forecast | 1.1% | +0.0% |
| 2030Forecast | 1.1% | +0.0% |
| 2031Forecast | 1.1% | +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 | 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