Cambodia—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #118 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-3.3%
2031
YoY Change
+0.0%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#118
of 192 countries
Maximum
2.2%
2019
Minimum
-6.1%
2002
Last
-3.3%
Previous
-3.3%
Highest
2.2%
Lowest
-6.1%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Cambodia's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -3.7% in 2026, ranking #118 out of 192 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 2.2% (2019) and the lowest was -6.1% (2002). The IMF WEO projects -3.3% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -3.3% | +0.0% |
| 2030 | -3.3% | +2.9% |
| 2029 | -3.4% | +2.9% |
| 2028 | -3.5% | +2.8% |
| 2027 | -3.6% | +2.7% |
| 2026 | -3.7% | -270.0% |
| 2025 | -1.0% | +28.6% |
| 2024 | -1.4% | +50.0% |
| 2023 | -2.8% | -833.3% |
| 2022 | -0.3% | +94.3% |
| 2021 | -5.3% | -103.8% |
| 2020 | -2.6% | -218.2% |
| 2019 | 2.2% | +633.3% |
| 2018 | 0.3% | +137.5% |
| 2017 | -0.8% | -166.7% |
| 2016 | -0.3% | +57.1% |
| 2015 | -0.7% | +41.7% |
| 2014 | -1.2% | +40.0% |
| 2013 | -2.0% | +44.4% |
| 2012 | -3.6% | +2.7% |
| 2011 | -3.7% | -19.4% |
| 2010 | -3.1% | +20.5% |
| 2009 | -3.9% | -1075.0% |
| 2008 | 0.4% | -33.3% |
| 2007 | 0.6% | +700.0% |
| 2006 | -0.1% | +66.7% |
| 2005 | -0.3% | +90.6% |
| 2004 | -3.2% | +43.9% |
| 2003 | -5.7% | +6.6% |
| 2002 | -6.1% | -22.0% |
| 2001 | -5.0% | -6.4% |
| 2000 | -4.7% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -3.7% | -270.0% |
| 2027Forecast | -3.6% | +2.7% |
| 2028Forecast | -3.5% | +2.8% |
| 2029Forecast | -3.4% | +2.9% |
| 2030Forecast | -3.3% | +2.9% |
| 2031Forecast | -3.3% | +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