Micronesia, Fed. Sts.—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #25 of 192Updated June 2026
Latest Value
1.1%
2027
YoY Change
-26.7%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#25
of 192 countries
Maximum
24.7%
2018
Minimum
-15.6%
2004
Last
1.1%
Previous
1.5%
Highest
24.7%
Lowest
-15.6%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s fiscal balance (% of GDP) was 1.5% in 2026, ranking #25 out of 192 countries. This represents a -26.7% change from 2026. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 24.7% (2018) and the lowest was -15.6% (2004). The IMF WEO projects 1.1% by 2027. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1.1% | -26.7% |
| 2026 | 1.5% | -76.9% |
| 2025 | 6.5% | -29.3% |
| 2024 | 9.2% | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 9.5% | -45.4% |
| 2022 | 17.4% | +295.5% |
| 2021 | 4.4% | -31.3% |
| 2020 | 6.4% | -67.2% |
| 2019 | 19.5% | -21.1% |
| 2018 | 24.7% | +70.3% |
| 2017 | 14.5% | +95.9% |
| 2016 | 7.4% | -29.5% |
| 2015 | 10.5% | -6.2% |
| 2014 | 11.2% | +286.2% |
| 2013 | 2.9% | +222.2% |
| 2012 | 0.9% | +250.0% |
| 2011 | -0.6% | -220.0% |
| 2010 | 0.5% | -73.7% |
| 2009 | 1.9% | +218.8% |
| 2008 | -1.6% | +54.3% |
| 2007 | -3.5% | +35.2% |
| 2006 | -5.4% | +3.6% |
| 2005 | -5.6% | +64.1% |
| 2004 | -15.6% | -700.0% |
| 2003 | 2.6% | -63.9% |
| 2002 | 7.2% | +230.9% |
| 2001 | -5.5% | -57.1% |
| 2000 | -3.5% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 1.5% | -76.9% |
| 2027Forecast | 1.1% | -26.7% |
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