Congo, Dem. Rep.—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #112 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-1.2%
2031
YoY Change
+7.7%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#112
of 192 countries
Maximum
3.9%
2014
Minimum
-3.9%
2003
Last
-1.2%
Previous
-1.3%
Highest
3.9%
Lowest
-3.9%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Congo, Dem. Rep.'s fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -3.5% in 2026, ranking #112 out of 192 countries. This represents a +7.7% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 3.9% (2014) and the lowest was -3.9% (2003). The IMF WEO projects -1.2% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -1.2% | +7.7% |
| 2030 | -1.3% | +13.3% |
| 2029 | -1.5% | +0.0% |
| 2028 | -1.5% | +37.5% |
| 2027 | -2.4% | +31.4% |
| 2026 | -3.5% | -25.0% |
| 2025 | -2.8% | -64.7% |
| 2024 | -1.7% | -6.2% |
| 2023 | -1.6% | -77.8% |
| 2022 | -0.9% | +43.8% |
| 2021 | -1.6% | +54.3% |
| 2020 | -3.5% | -2.9% |
| 2019 | -3.4% | -161.5% |
| 2018 | -1.3% | |
| 2017 | 0.0% | +100.0% |
| 2016 | -0.9% | +25.0% |
| 2015 | -1.2% | -130.8% |
| 2014 | 3.9% | +11.4% |
| 2013 | 3.5% | +84.2% |
| 2012 | 1.9% | +371.4% |
| 2011 | -0.7% | +12.5% |
| 2010 | -0.8% | -180.0% |
| 2009 | 1.0% | +433.3% |
| 2008 | -0.3% | -125.0% |
| 2007 | 1.2% | -42.9% |
| 2006 | 2.1% | +50.0% |
| 2005 | 1.4% | +800.0% |
| 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 | -3.5% | -25.0% |
| 2027Forecast | -2.4% | +31.4% |
| 2028Forecast | -1.5% | +37.5% |
| 2029Forecast | -1.5% | +0.0% |
| 2030Forecast | -1.3% | +13.3% |
| 2031Forecast | -1.2% | +7.7% |
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