Guinea—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #147 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-2.5%
2031
YoY Change
+7.4%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#147
of 192 countries
Maximum
23.7%
2012
Minimum
-9.7%
2010
Last
-2.5%
Previous
-2.7%
Highest
23.7%
Lowest
-9.7%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Guinea's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -5.0% in 2026, ranking #147 out of 192 countries. This represents a +7.4% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 23.7% (2012) and the lowest was -9.7% (2010). The IMF WEO projects -2.5% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -2.5% | +7.4% |
| 2030 | -2.7% | +10.0% |
| 2029 | -3.0% | +14.3% |
| 2028 | -3.5% | +16.7% |
| 2027 | -4.2% | +16.0% |
| 2026 | -5.0% | +28.6% |
| 2025 | -7.0% | -40.0% |
| 2024 | -5.0% | -28.2% |
| 2023 | -3.9% | -105.3% |
| 2022 | -1.9% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | -1.7% | +45.2% |
| 2020 | -3.1% | -1450.0% |
| 2019 | -0.2% | +80.0% |
| 2018 | -1.0% | +50.0% |
| 2017 | -2.0% | -1900.0% |
| 2016 | -0.1% | +98.5% |
| 2015 | -6.5% | -116.7% |
| 2014 | -3.0% | +23.1% |
| 2013 | -3.9% | -116.5% |
| 2012 | 23.7% | +2733.3% |
| 2011 | -0.9% | +90.7% |
| 2010 | -9.7% | -98.0% |
| 2009 | -4.9% | -1325.0% |
| 2008 | 0.4% | -69.2% |
| 2007 | 1.3% | +161.9% |
| 2006 | -2.1% | -90.9% |
| 2005 | -1.1% | +71.1% |
| 2004 | -3.8% | +19.1% |
| 2003 | -4.7% | -38.2% |
| 2002 | -3.4% | -6.2% |
| 2001 | -3.2% | -33.3% |
| 2000 | -2.4% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -5.0% | +28.6% |
| 2027Forecast | -4.2% | +16.0% |
| 2028Forecast | -3.5% | +16.7% |
| 2029Forecast | -3.0% | +14.3% |
| 2030Forecast | -2.7% | +10.0% |
| 2031Forecast | -2.5% | +7.4% |
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 | 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