Israel—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #159 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-4.9%
2031
YoY Change
-2.1%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#159
of 192 countries
Maximum
0.3%
2022
Minimum
-10.6%
2020
Last
-4.9%
Previous
-4.8%
Highest
0.3%
Lowest
-10.6%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Israel's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -5.9% in 2026, ranking #159 out of 192 countries. This represents a -2.1% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 0.3% (2022) and the lowest was -10.6% (2020). The IMF WEO projects -4.9% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -4.9% | -2.1% |
| 2030 | -4.8% | +0.0% |
| 2029 | -4.8% | +5.9% |
| 2028 | -5.1% | -4.1% |
| 2027 | -4.9% | +16.9% |
| 2026 | -5.9% | -13.5% |
| 2025 | -5.2% | +35.8% |
| 2024 | -8.1% | -50.0% |
| 2023 | -5.4% | -1900.0% |
| 2022 | 0.3% | +108.8% |
| 2021 | -3.4% | +67.9% |
| 2020 | -10.6% | -178.9% |
| 2019 | -3.8% | -5.6% |
| 2018 | -3.6% | -200.0% |
| 2017 | -1.2% | +33.3% |
| 2016 | -1.8% | -50.0% |
| 2015 | -1.2% | +47.8% |
| 2014 | -2.3% | +43.9% |
| 2013 | -4.1% | +8.9% |
| 2012 | -4.5% | -32.4% |
| 2011 | -3.4% | +8.1% |
| 2010 | -3.7% | +43.1% |
| 2009 | -6.5% | -85.7% |
| 2008 | -3.5% | -775.0% |
| 2007 | -0.4% | +55.6% |
| 2006 | -0.9% | +66.7% |
| 2005 | -2.7% | +20.6% |
| 2004 | -3.4% | +32.0% |
| 2003 | -5.0% | +39.0% |
| 2002 | -8.2% | -100.0% |
| 2001 | -4.1% | -412.5% |
| 2000 | -0.8% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -5.9% | -13.5% |
| 2027Forecast | -4.9% | +16.9% |
| 2028Forecast | -5.1% | -4.1% |
| 2029Forecast | -4.8% | +5.9% |
| 2030Forecast | -4.8% | +0.0% |
| 2031Forecast | -4.9% | -2.1% |
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