Liechtenstein—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #10 of 192Updated June 2026
Latest Value
3.3%
2027
YoY Change
+3.1%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#10
of 192 countries
Maximum
7.4%
2020
Minimum
-2.5%
2012
CAGR
+3.2%
17 years
Last
3.3%
Previous
3.2%
Highest
7.4%
Lowest
-2.5%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Liechtenstein's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was 3.2% in 2026, ranking #10 out of 192 countries. This represents a +3.1% change from 2026. Over the past 16 years, the highest recorded value was 7.4% (2020) and the lowest was -2.5% (2012). The IMF WEO projects 3.3% by 2027. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.3% | +3.1% |
| 2026 | 3.2% | +10.3% |
| 2025 | 2.9% | -12.1% |
| 2024 | 3.3% | -25.0% |
| 2023 | 4.4% | +33.3% |
| 2022 | 3.3% | +37.5% |
| 2021 | 2.4% | -67.6% |
| 2020 | 7.4% | +105.6% |
| 2019 | 3.6% | +28.6% |
| 2018 | 2.8% | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 2.7% | -10.0% |
| 2016 | 3.0% | -16.7% |
| 2015 | 3.6% | +71.4% |
| 2014 | 2.1% | +275.0% |
| 2013 | -1.2% | +52.0% |
| 2012 | -2.5% | -225.0% |
| 2011 | 2.0% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 3.2% | +10.3% |
| 2027Forecast | 3.3% | +3.1% |
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