Lithuania—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #89 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-4.3%
2031
YoY Change
+0.0%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#89
of 192 countries
Maximum
0.5%
2018
Minimum
-9.1%
2009
Last
-4.3%
Previous
-4.3%
Highest
0.5%
Lowest
-9.1%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Lithuania's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -2.8% in 2026, ranking #89 out of 192 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 0.5% (2018) and the lowest was -9.1% (2009). The IMF WEO projects -4.3% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -4.3% | +0.0% |
| 2030 | -4.3% | -13.2% |
| 2029 | -3.8% | -15.2% |
| 2028 | -3.3% | -10.0% |
| 2027 | -3.0% | -7.1% |
| 2026 | -2.8% | -27.3% |
| 2025 | -2.2% | -69.2% |
| 2024 | -1.3% | -85.7% |
| 2023 | -0.7% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | -0.7% | +41.7% |
| 2021 | -1.2% | +81.3% |
| 2020 | -6.4% | -1700.0% |
| 2019 | 0.4% | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 0.5% | +25.0% |
| 2017 | 0.4% | |
| 2016 | 0.0% | +100.0% |
| 2015 | -0.8% | +55.6% |
| 2014 | -1.8% | +33.3% |
| 2013 | -2.7% | +12.9% |
| 2012 | -3.1% | +47.5% |
| 2011 | -5.9% | +15.7% |
| 2010 | -7.0% | +23.1% |
| 2009 | -9.1% | -193.5% |
| 2008 | -3.1% | -287.5% |
| 2007 | -0.8% | -166.7% |
| 2006 | -0.3% | +0.0% |
| 2005 | -0.3% | +78.6% |
| 2004 | -1.4% | -7.7% |
| 2003 | -1.3% | +31.6% |
| 2002 | -1.9% | +45.7% |
| 2001 | -3.5% | -9.4% |
| 2000 | -3.2% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -2.8% | -27.3% |
| 2027Forecast | -3.0% | -7.1% |
| 2028Forecast | -3.3% | -10.0% |
| 2029Forecast | -3.8% | -15.2% |
| 2030Forecast | -4.3% | -13.2% |
| 2031Forecast | -4.3% | +0.0% |
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