Liberia—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #59 of 192Updated June 2026
Latest Value
-2.1%
2027
YoY Change
+12.5%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#59
of 192 countries
Maximum
4.2%
2006
Minimum
-7.1%
2017
Last
-2.1%
Previous
-2.4%
Highest
4.2%
Lowest
-7.1%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Liberia's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -2.4% in 2026, ranking #59 out of 192 countries. This represents a +12.5% change from 2026. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 4.2% (2006) and the lowest was -7.1% (2017). The IMF WEO projects -2.1% by 2027. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -2.1% | +12.5% |
| 2026 | -2.4% | -41.2% |
| 2025 | -1.7% | +15.0% |
| 2024 | -2.0% | +71.4% |
| 2023 | -7.0% | -32.1% |
| 2022 | -5.3% | -112.0% |
| 2021 | -2.5% | +37.5% |
| 2020 | -4.0% | +18.4% |
| 2019 | -4.9% | -4.3% |
| 2018 | -4.7% | +33.8% |
| 2017 | -7.1% | -86.8% |
| 2016 | -3.8% | -2.7% |
| 2015 | -3.7% | +24.5% |
| 2014 | -4.9% | -476.9% |
| 2013 | 1.3% | +144.8% |
| 2012 | -2.9% | +34.1% |
| 2011 | -4.4% | -466.7% |
| 2010 | 1.2% | +185.7% |
| 2009 | -1.4% | +48.1% |
| 2008 | -2.7% | -217.4% |
| 2007 | 2.3% | -45.2% |
| 2006 | 4.2% | +940.0% |
| 2005 | -0.5% | +16.7% |
| 2004 | -0.6% | -250.0% |
| 2003 | 0.4% | +125.0% |
| 2002 | -1.6% | -77.8% |
| 2001 | -0.9% | -800.0% |
| 2000 | -0.1% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -2.4% | -41.2% |
| 2027Forecast | -2.1% | +12.5% |
Top Countries — Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 27.6% | 2026 |
| 2 | Nauru | 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