Bosnia and Herzegovina—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #124 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-4.6%
2031
YoY Change
+0.0%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#124
of 192 countries
Maximum
2.1%
2006
Minimum
-5.3%
2009
Last
-4.6%
Previous
-4.6%
Highest
2.1%
Lowest
-5.3%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Bosnia and Herzegovina's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -4.0% in 2026, ranking #124 out of 192 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 2.1% (2006) and the lowest was -5.3% (2009). The IMF WEO projects -4.6% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -4.6% | +0.0% |
| 2030 | -4.6% | +0.0% |
| 2029 | -4.6% | -2.2% |
| 2028 | -4.5% | -4.7% |
| 2027 | -4.3% | -7.5% |
| 2026 | -4.0% | -66.7% |
| 2025 | -2.4% | -20.0% |
| 2024 | -2.0% | -17.6% |
| 2023 | -1.7% | -1800.0% |
| 2022 | 0.1% | +150.0% |
| 2021 | -0.2% | +95.6% |
| 2020 | -4.5% | -421.4% |
| 2019 | 1.4% | -12.5% |
| 2018 | 1.6% | -11.1% |
| 2017 | 1.8% | +500.0% |
| 2016 | 0.3% | +250.0% |
| 2015 | -0.2% | +93.1% |
| 2014 | -2.9% | -31.8% |
| 2013 | -2.2% | +42.1% |
| 2012 | -3.8% | -40.7% |
| 2011 | -2.7% | +34.1% |
| 2010 | -4.1% | +22.6% |
| 2009 | -5.3% | -39.5% |
| 2008 | -3.8% | -2000.0% |
| 2007 | 0.2% | -90.5% |
| 2006 | 2.1% | +200.0% |
| 2005 | 0.7% | +450.0% |
| 2004 | -0.2% | +50.0% |
| 2003 | -0.4% | +86.7% |
| 2002 | -3.0% | +11.8% |
| 2001 | -3.4% | +26.1% |
| 2000 | -4.6% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -4.0% | -66.7% |
| 2027Forecast | -4.3% | -7.5% |
| 2028Forecast | -4.5% | -4.7% |
| 2029Forecast | -4.6% | -2.2% |
| 2030Forecast | -4.6% | +0.0% |
| 2031Forecast | -4.6% | +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