Greece—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #19 of 192Updated July 2026
Latest Value
-1.4%
2027
YoY Change
-75.0%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#19
of 192 countries
Maximum
1.3%
2024
Minimum
-15.4%
2009
Last
-1.4%
Previous
-0.8%
Highest
1.3%
Lowest
-15.4%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Greece's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -0.8% in 2026, ranking #19 out of 192 countries. This represents a -75.0% change from 2026. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 1.3% (2024) and the lowest was -15.4% (2009). The IMF WEO projects -1.4% by 2027. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -1.4% | -75.0% |
| 2026 | -0.8% | |
| 2025 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 1.3% | +192.9% |
| 2023 | -1.4% | +44.0% |
| 2022 | -2.5% | +67.1% |
| 2021 | -7.6% | +26.2% |
| 2020 | -10.3% | -10200.0% |
| 2019 | -0.1% | -112.5% |
| 2018 | 0.8% | -27.3% |
| 2017 | 1.1% | +266.7% |
| 2016 | 0.3% | +110.0% |
| 2015 | -3.0% | +30.2% |
| 2014 | -4.3% | -4.9% |
| 2013 | -4.1% | +40.6% |
| 2012 | -6.9% | +34.3% |
| 2011 | -10.5% | +7.9% |
| 2010 | -11.4% | +26.0% |
| 2009 | -15.4% | -49.5% |
| 2008 | -10.3% | -51.5% |
| 2007 | -6.8% | -13.3% |
| 2006 | -6.0% | +4.8% |
| 2005 | -6.3% | +30.8% |
| 2004 | -9.1% | -13.7% |
| 2003 | -8.0% | -29.0% |
| 2002 | -6.2% | -10.7% |
| 2001 | -5.6% | -33.3% |
| 2000 | -4.2% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -0.8% | |
| 2027Forecast | -1.4% | -75.0% |
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