Myanmar—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #147 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-3.3%
2031
YoY Change
+5.7%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#147
of 192 countries
Maximum
-1.1%
2014
Minimum
-6.5%
2020
Last
-3.3%
Previous
-3.5%
Highest
-1.1%
Lowest
-6.5%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Myanmar's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -5.0% in 2026, ranking #147 out of 192 countries. This represents a +5.7% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was -1.1% (2014) and the lowest was -6.5% (2020). The IMF WEO projects -3.3% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -3.3% | +5.7% |
| 2030 | -3.5% | +2.8% |
| 2029 | -3.6% | +16.3% |
| 2028 | -4.3% | +14.0% |
| 2027 | -5.0% | +0.0% |
| 2026 | -5.0% | -2.0% |
| 2025 | -4.9% | -19.5% |
| 2024 | -4.1% | -46.4% |
| 2023 | -2.8% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | -2.8% | -27.3% |
| 2021 | -2.2% | +66.2% |
| 2020 | -6.5% | -38.3% |
| 2019 | -4.7% | -67.9% |
| 2018 | -2.8% | +17.6% |
| 2017 | -3.4% | -36.0% |
| 2016 | -2.5% | +41.9% |
| 2015 | -4.3% | -290.9% |
| 2014 | -1.1% | +26.7% |
| 2013 | -1.5% | +44.4% |
| 2012 | -2.7% | +43.7% |
| 2011 | -4.8% | +11.1% |
| 2010 | -5.4% | -50.0% |
| 2009 | -3.6% | -33.3% |
| 2008 | -2.7% | +22.9% |
| 2007 | -3.5% | -2.9% |
| 2006 | -3.4% | +2.9% |
| 2005 | -3.5% | +23.9% |
| 2004 | -4.6% | -9.5% |
| 2003 | -4.2% | -5.0% |
| 2002 | -4.0% | +36.5% |
| 2001 | -6.3% | -5.0% |
| 2000 | -6.0% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -5.0% | -2.0% |
| 2027Forecast | -5.0% | +0.0% |
| 2028Forecast | -4.3% | +14.0% |
| 2029Forecast | -3.6% | +16.3% |
| 2030Forecast | -3.5% | +2.8% |
| 2031Forecast | -3.3% | +5.7% |
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