Finland—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #141 of 192Updated July 2026
Latest Value
-3.7%
2027
YoY Change
+5.1%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#141
of 192 countries
Maximum
6.7%
2000
Minimum
-5.5%
2020
Last
-3.7%
Previous
-3.9%
Highest
6.7%
Lowest
-5.5%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Finland's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -3.9% in 2026, ranking #141 out of 192 countries. This represents a +5.1% change from 2026. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 6.7% (2000) and the lowest was -5.5% (2020). The IMF WEO projects -3.7% by 2027. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -3.7% | +5.1% |
| 2026 | -3.9% | +15.2% |
| 2025 | -4.6% | -4.5% |
| 2024 | -4.4% | -46.7% |
| 2023 | -3.0% | -1400.0% |
| 2022 | -0.2% | +92.6% |
| 2021 | -2.7% | +50.9% |
| 2020 | -5.5% | -511.1% |
| 2019 | -0.9% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | -0.9% | -50.0% |
| 2017 | -0.6% | +64.7% |
| 2016 | -1.7% | +29.2% |
| 2015 | -2.4% | +20.0% |
| 2014 | -3.0% | -20.0% |
| 2013 | -2.5% | -13.6% |
| 2012 | -2.2% | -120.0% |
| 2011 | -1.0% | +61.5% |
| 2010 | -2.6% | -4.0% |
| 2009 | -2.5% | -159.5% |
| 2008 | 4.2% | -17.6% |
| 2007 | 5.1% | +30.8% |
| 2006 | 3.9% | +50.0% |
| 2005 | 2.6% | +18.2% |
| 2004 | 2.2% | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 2.3% | -42.5% |
| 2002 | 4.0% | -18.4% |
| 2001 | 4.9% | -26.9% |
| 2000 | 6.7% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -3.9% | +15.2% |
| 2027Forecast | -3.7% | +5.1% |
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