Congo, Dem. Rep.—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #112 of 192Updated July 2026
Latest Value
-1.5%
2027
YoY Change
+6.3%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#112
of 192 countries
Maximum
3.7%
2014
Minimum
-3.9%
2003
Last
-1.5%
Previous
-1.6%
Highest
3.7%
Lowest
-3.9%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Congo, Dem. Rep.'s fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -1.6% in 2026, ranking #112 out of 192 countries. This represents a +6.3% change from 2026. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 3.7% (2014) and the lowest was -3.9% (2003). The IMF WEO projects -1.5% by 2027. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -1.5% | +6.3% |
| 2026 | -1.6% | +27.3% |
| 2025 | -2.2% | -46.7% |
| 2024 | -1.5% | +11.8% |
| 2023 | -1.7% | -70.0% |
| 2022 | -1.0% | +41.2% |
| 2021 | -1.7% | +46.9% |
| 2020 | -3.2% | +0.0% |
| 2019 | -3.2% | -146.2% |
| 2018 | -1.3% | -1200.0% |
| 2017 | -0.1% | +88.9% |
| 2016 | -0.9% | +35.7% |
| 2015 | -1.4% | -137.8% |
| 2014 | 3.7% | +12.1% |
| 2013 | 3.3% | +94.1% |
| 2012 | 1.7% | +288.9% |
| 2011 | -0.9% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | -0.9% | -200.0% |
| 2009 | 0.9% | +325.0% |
| 2008 | -0.4% | -136.4% |
| 2007 | 1.1% | -45.0% |
| 2006 | 2.0% | +53.8% |
| 2005 | 1.3% | +750.0% |
| 2004 | -0.2% | +94.9% |
| 2003 | -3.9% | -533.3% |
| 2002 | 0.9% | +181.8% |
| 2001 | -1.1% | +42.1% |
| 2000 | -1.9% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -1.6% | +27.3% |
| 2027Forecast | -1.5% | +6.3% |
Top Countries — Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 27.6% | 2026 |
| 2 | Nauru | 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