Bahrain—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #183 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-8.7%
2031
YoY Change
-2.4%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#183
of 192 countries
Maximum
7.3%
2000
Minimum
-17.5%
2015
Last
-8.7%
Previous
-8.5%
Highest
7.3%
Lowest
-17.5%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Bahrain's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -10.6% in 2026, ranking #183 out of 192 countries. This represents a -2.4% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 7.3% (2000) and the lowest was -17.5% (2015). The IMF WEO projects -8.7% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -8.7% | -2.4% |
| 2030 | -8.5% | -3.7% |
| 2029 | -8.2% | +4.7% |
| 2028 | -8.6% | +5.5% |
| 2027 | -9.1% | +14.2% |
| 2026 | -10.6% | +18.5% |
| 2025 | -13.0% | -18.2% |
| 2024 | -11.0% | -13.4% |
| 2023 | -9.7% | -61.7% |
| 2022 | -6.0% | +43.4% |
| 2021 | -10.6% | +38.7% |
| 2020 | -17.3% | -101.2% |
| 2019 | -8.6% | +23.9% |
| 2018 | -11.3% | +15.7% |
| 2017 | -13.4% | +19.3% |
| 2016 | -16.6% | +5.1% |
| 2015 | -17.5% | -430.3% |
| 2014 | -3.3% | +61.2% |
| 2013 | -8.5% | -46.6% |
| 2012 | -5.8% | -18.4% |
| 2011 | -4.9% | +47.3% |
| 2010 | -9.3% | -72.2% |
| 2009 | -5.4% | -231.7% |
| 2008 | 4.1% | +173.3% |
| 2007 | 1.5% | -31.8% |
| 2006 | 2.2% | -21.4% |
| 2005 | 2.8% | +1300.0% |
| 2004 | 0.2% | +111.8% |
| 2003 | -1.7% | +48.5% |
| 2002 | -3.3% | -571.4% |
| 2001 | 0.7% | -90.4% |
| 2000 | 7.3% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -10.6% | +18.5% |
| 2027Forecast | -9.1% | +14.2% |
| 2028Forecast | -8.6% | +5.5% |
| 2029Forecast | -8.2% | +4.7% |
| 2030Forecast | -8.5% | -3.7% |
| 2031Forecast | -8.7% | -2.4% |
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