Latvia—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #104 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-4.0%
2031
YoY Change
-2.6%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#104
of 192 countries
Maximum
0.6%
2007
Minimum
-7.1%
2009
Last
-4.0%
Previous
-3.9%
Highest
0.6%
Lowest
-7.1%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Latvia's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -3.3% in 2026, ranking #104 out of 192 countries. This represents a -2.6% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 0.6% (2007) and the lowest was -7.1% (2009). The IMF WEO projects -4.0% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -4.0% | -2.6% |
| 2030 | -3.9% | -5.4% |
| 2029 | -3.7% | +0.0% |
| 2028 | -3.7% | +5.1% |
| 2027 | -3.9% | -18.2% |
| 2026 | -3.3% | +17.5% |
| 2025 | -4.0% | -135.3% |
| 2024 | -1.7% | +50.0% |
| 2023 | -3.4% | +12.8% |
| 2022 | -3.9% | +31.6% |
| 2021 | -5.7% | -50.0% |
| 2020 | -3.8% | -850.0% |
| 2019 | -0.4% | +50.0% |
| 2018 | -0.8% | +11.1% |
| 2017 | -0.9% | -125.0% |
| 2016 | -0.4% | +75.0% |
| 2015 | -1.6% | +5.9% |
| 2014 | -1.7% | -183.3% |
| 2013 | -0.6% | -400.0% |
| 2012 | 0.2% | +105.9% |
| 2011 | -3.4% | +48.5% |
| 2010 | -6.6% | +7.0% |
| 2009 | -7.1% | -115.2% |
| 2008 | -3.3% | -650.0% |
| 2007 | 0.6% | +220.0% |
| 2006 | -0.5% | +54.5% |
| 2005 | -1.1% | -10.0% |
| 2004 | -1.0% | +41.2% |
| 2003 | -1.7% | +34.6% |
| 2002 | -2.6% | -30.0% |
| 2001 | -2.0% | +23.1% |
| 2000 | -2.6% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -3.3% | +17.5% |
| 2027Forecast | -3.9% | -18.2% |
| 2028Forecast | -3.7% | +5.1% |
| 2029Forecast | -3.7% | +0.0% |
| 2030Forecast | -3.9% | -5.4% |
| 2031Forecast | -4.0% | -2.6% |
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