Moldova—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #139 of 192Updated July 2026
Latest Value
-5.5%
2027
YoY Change
-25.0%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#139
of 192 countries
Maximum
1.4%
2005
Minimum
-6.4%
2009
Last
-5.5%
Previous
-4.4%
Highest
1.4%
Lowest
-6.4%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Moldova's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -4.4% in 2026, ranking #139 out of 192 countries. This represents a -25.0% change from 2026. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 1.4% (2005) and the lowest was -6.4% (2009). The IMF WEO projects -5.5% by 2027. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -5.5% | -25.0% |
| 2026 | -4.4% | -22.2% |
| 2025 | -3.6% | +7.7% |
| 2024 | -3.9% | +23.5% |
| 2023 | -5.1% | -59.4% |
| 2022 | -3.2% | -23.1% |
| 2021 | -2.6% | +50.9% |
| 2020 | -5.3% | -253.3% |
| 2019 | -1.5% | -66.7% |
| 2018 | -0.9% | -28.6% |
| 2017 | -0.7% | +56.3% |
| 2016 | -1.6% | +15.8% |
| 2015 | -1.9% | -18.7% |
| 2014 | -1.6% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | -1.6% | +15.8% |
| 2012 | -1.9% | +5.0% |
| 2011 | -2.0% | +9.1% |
| 2010 | -2.2% | +65.6% |
| 2009 | -6.4% | -611.1% |
| 2008 | -0.9% | -1000.0% |
| 2007 | 0.1% | +125.0% |
| 2006 | -0.4% | -128.6% |
| 2005 | 1.4% | +133.3% |
| 2004 | 0.6% | +20.0% |
| 2003 | 0.5% | +141.7% |
| 2002 | -1.2% | -300.0% |
| 2001 | -0.3% | +91.4% |
| 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 | -4.4% | -22.2% |
| 2027Forecast | -5.5% | -25.0% |
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