Honduras—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #57 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-0.6%
2031
YoY Change
+0.0%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#57
of 192 countries
Maximum
1.6%
2022
Minimum
-5.5%
2013
Last
-0.6%
Previous
-0.6%
Highest
1.6%
Lowest
-5.5%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Honduras's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -1.5% in 2026, ranking #57 out of 192 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 1.6% (2022) and the lowest was -5.5% (2013). The IMF WEO projects -0.6% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Honduras' fiscal balance was -1.7% of GDP in 2026, ranking 65th globally, showing no change from the previous year.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -0.6% | +0.0% |
| 2030 | -0.6% | +14.3% |
| 2029 | -0.7% | +22.2% |
| 2028 | -0.9% | +18.2% |
| 2027 | -1.1% | +26.7% |
| 2026 | -1.5% | -114.3% |
| 2025 | -0.7% | +36.4% |
| 2024 | -1.1% | +45.0% |
| 2023 | -2.0% | -225.0% |
| 2022 | 1.6% | +150.0% |
| 2021 | -3.2% | +30.4% |
| 2020 | -4.6% | -4700.0% |
| 2019 | 0.1% | -50.0% |
| 2018 | 0.2% | +150.0% |
| 2017 | -0.4% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | -0.4% | +50.0% |
| 2015 | -0.8% | +71.4% |
| 2014 | -2.8% | +49.1% |
| 2013 | -5.5% | -57.1% |
| 2012 | -3.5% | -20.7% |
| 2011 | -2.9% | +14.7% |
| 2010 | -3.4% | +30.6% |
| 2009 | -4.9% | -1533.3% |
| 2008 | -0.3% | +0.0% |
| 2007 | -0.3% | +78.6% |
| 2006 | -1.4% | |
| 2005 | 0.0% | +100.0% |
| 2004 | -2.5% | +51.0% |
| 2003 | -5.1% | -2.0% |
| 2002 | -5.0% | -61.3% |
| 2001 | -3.1% | -306.7% |
| 2000 | 1.5% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -1.5% | -114.3% |
| 2027Forecast | -1.1% | +26.7% |
| 2028Forecast | -0.9% | +18.2% |
| 2029Forecast | -0.7% | +22.2% |
| 2030Forecast | -0.6% | +14.3% |
| 2031Forecast | -0.6% | +0.0% |
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