Congo, Rep.—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #26 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
4.6%
2031
YoY Change
-2.1%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#26
of 192 countries
Maximum
23.9%
2008
Minimum
-17.8%
2015
CAGR
+5.0%
32 years
Last
4.6%
Previous
4.7%
Highest
23.9%
Lowest
-17.8%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Congo, Rep.'s fiscal balance (% of GDP) was 0.4% in 2026, ranking #26 out of 192 countries. This represents a -2.1% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 23.9% (2008) and the lowest was -17.8% (2015). The IMF WEO projects 4.6% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
In 2026, the Republic of Congo's fiscal balance was 2.2% of GDP, ranking 13th globally, unchanged from the previous year.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | 4.6% | -2.1% |
| 2030 | 4.7% | +4.4% |
| 2029 | 4.5% | +15.4% |
| 2028 | 3.9% | +34.5% |
| 2027 | 2.9% | +625.0% |
| 2026 | 0.4% | +33.3% |
| 2025 | 0.3% | -91.7% |
| 2024 | 3.6% | -37.9% |
| 2023 | 5.8% | -34.8% |
| 2022 | 8.9% | +456.3% |
| 2021 | 1.6% | +245.5% |
| 2020 | -1.1% | -125.6% |
| 2019 | 4.3% | -17.3% |
| 2018 | 5.2% | +192.9% |
| 2017 | -5.6% | +61.4% |
| 2016 | -14.5% | +18.5% |
| 2015 | -17.8% | -66.4% |
| 2014 | -10.7% | -282.1% |
| 2013 | -2.8% | -138.9% |
| 2012 | 7.2% | -55.3% |
| 2011 | 16.1% | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 15.5% | +222.9% |
| 2009 | 4.8% | -79.9% |
| 2008 | 23.9% | +165.6% |
| 2007 | 9.0% | -43.8% |
| 2006 | 16.0% | +19.4% |
| 2005 | 13.4% | +306.1% |
| 2004 | 3.3% | +725.0% |
| 2003 | 0.4% | +105.5% |
| 2002 | -7.3% | -942.9% |
| 2001 | -0.7% | -170.0% |
| 2000 | 1.0% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 0.4% | +33.3% |
| 2027Forecast | 2.9% | +625.0% |
| 2028Forecast | 3.9% | +34.5% |
| 2029Forecast | 4.5% | +15.4% |
| 2030Forecast | 4.7% | +4.4% |
| 2031Forecast | 4.6% | -2.1% |
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