Mauritania—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #22 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
0.7%
2031
YoY Change
+0.0%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#22
of 192 countries
Maximum
3.2%
2018
Minimum
-3.6%
2009
Last
0.7%
Previous
0.7%
Highest
3.2%
Lowest
-3.6%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Mauritania's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was 0.5% in 2026, ranking #22 out of 192 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2030. Over the past 23 years, the highest recorded value was 3.2% (2018) and the lowest was -3.6% (2009). The IMF WEO projects 0.7% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | 0.7% | +0.0% |
| 2030 | 0.7% | +0.0% |
| 2029 | 0.7% | +16.7% |
| 2028 | 0.6% | +20.0% |
| 2027 | 0.5% | +0.0% |
| 2026 | 0.5% | +266.7% |
| 2025 | -0.3% | +78.6% |
| 2024 | -1.4% | +41.7% |
| 2023 | -2.4% | +22.6% |
| 2022 | -3.1% | -219.2% |
| 2021 | 2.6% | -7.1% |
| 2020 | 2.8% | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 2.6% | -18.8% |
| 2018 | 3.2% | +540.0% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | +400.0% |
| 2016 | 0.1% | +104.2% |
| 2015 | -2.4% | +7.7% |
| 2014 | -2.6% | -271.4% |
| 2013 | -0.7% | -141.2% |
| 2012 | 1.7% | +1600.0% |
| 2011 | 0.1% | +120.0% |
| 2010 | -0.5% | +86.1% |
| 2009 | -3.6% | -9.1% |
| 2008 | -3.3% | -135.7% |
| 2007 | -1.4% | -170.0% |
| 2006 | 2.0% | +162.5% |
| 2005 | -3.2% | -3.2% |
| 2004 | -3.1% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 0.5% | +266.7% |
| 2027Forecast | 0.5% | +0.0% |
| 2028Forecast | 0.6% | +20.0% |
| 2029Forecast | 0.7% | +16.7% |
| 2030Forecast | 0.7% | +0.0% |
| 2031Forecast | 0.7% | +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 | 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