Fiji—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #164 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-1.8%
2031
YoY Change
+21.7%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#164
of 192 countries
Maximum
1.6%
2008
Minimum
-14.2%
2021
Last
-1.8%
Previous
-2.3%
Highest
1.6%
Lowest
-14.2%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Fiji's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -6.4% in 2026, ranking #164 out of 192 countries. This represents a +21.7% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 1.6% (2008) and the lowest was -14.2% (2021). The IMF WEO projects -1.8% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -1.8% | +21.7% |
| 2030 | -2.3% | +14.8% |
| 2029 | -2.7% | +28.9% |
| 2028 | -3.8% | +25.5% |
| 2027 | -5.1% | +20.3% |
| 2026 | -6.4% | -156.0% |
| 2025 | -2.5% | +26.5% |
| 2024 | -3.4% | +52.8% |
| 2023 | -7.2% | +41.5% |
| 2022 | -12.3% | +13.4% |
| 2021 | -14.2% | -71.1% |
| 2020 | -8.3% | -124.3% |
| 2019 | -3.7% | +22.9% |
| 2018 | -4.8% | -108.7% |
| 2017 | -2.3% | +59.6% |
| 2016 | -5.7% | -46.2% |
| 2015 | -3.9% | -11.4% |
| 2014 | -3.5% | -3400.0% |
| 2013 | -0.1% | +85.7% |
| 2012 | -0.7% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | -0.7% | +46.2% |
| 2010 | -1.3% | +53.6% |
| 2009 | -2.8% | -275.0% |
| 2008 | 1.6% | +300.0% |
| 2007 | 0.4% | +150.0% |
| 2006 | -0.8% | +33.3% |
| 2005 | -1.2% | -20.0% |
| 2004 | -1.0% | +71.4% |
| 2003 | -3.5% | +5.4% |
| 2002 | -3.7% | +17.8% |
| 2001 | -4.5% | -246.2% |
| 2000 | -1.3% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -6.4% | -156.0% |
| 2027Forecast | -5.1% | +20.3% |
| 2028Forecast | -3.8% | +25.5% |
| 2029Forecast | -2.7% | +28.9% |
| 2030Forecast | -2.3% | +14.8% |
| 2031Forecast | -1.8% | +21.7% |
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