Iran, Islamic Rep.—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #153 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-3.6%
2031
YoY Change
+5.3%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#153
of 192 countries
Maximum
5.4%
2000
Minimum
-5.7%
2025
Last
-3.6%
Previous
-3.8%
Highest
5.4%
Lowest
-5.7%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Iran, Islamic Rep.'s fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -5.2% in 2026, ranking #153 out of 192 countries. This represents a +5.3% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 5.4% (2000) and the lowest was -5.7% (2025). The IMF WEO projects -3.6% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -3.6% | +5.3% |
| 2030 | -3.8% | +7.3% |
| 2029 | -4.1% | +4.7% |
| 2028 | -4.3% | +8.5% |
| 2027 | -4.7% | +9.6% |
| 2026 | -5.2% | +8.8% |
| 2025 | -5.7% | -111.1% |
| 2024 | -2.7% | +10.0% |
| 2023 | -3.0% | -15.4% |
| 2022 | -2.6% | +13.3% |
| 2021 | -3.0% | +38.8% |
| 2020 | -4.9% | -14.0% |
| 2019 | -4.3% | -168.7% |
| 2018 | -1.6% | -6.7% |
| 2017 | -1.5% | +11.8% |
| 2016 | -1.7% | -30.8% |
| 2015 | -1.3% | -44.4% |
| 2014 | -0.9% | -28.6% |
| 2013 | -0.7% | -40.0% |
| 2012 | -0.5% | +28.6% |
| 2011 | -0.7% | +12.5% |
| 2010 | -0.8% | +75.8% |
| 2009 | -3.3% | +25.0% |
| 2008 | -4.4% | -83.3% |
| 2007 | -2.4% | +51.0% |
| 2006 | -4.9% | -104.2% |
| 2005 | -2.4% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | -2.4% | +14.3% |
| 2003 | -2.8% | +3.4% |
| 2002 | -2.9% | |
| 2001 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 5.4% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -5.2% | +8.8% |
| 2027Forecast | -4.7% | +9.6% |
| 2028Forecast | -4.3% | +8.5% |
| 2029Forecast | -4.1% | +4.7% |
| 2030Forecast | -3.8% | +7.3% |
| 2031Forecast | -3.6% | +5.3% |
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