Netherlands—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #85 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-2.6%
2031
YoY Change
-4.0%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#85
of 192 countries
Maximum
1.9%
2019
Minimum
-5.3%
2010
Last
-2.6%
Previous
-2.5%
Highest
1.9%
Lowest
-5.3%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Netherlands's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -2.7% in 2026, ranking #85 out of 192 countries. This represents a -4.0% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 1.9% (2019) and the lowest was -5.3% (2010). The IMF WEO projects -2.6% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
The Netherlands' fiscal balance was -2.8% of GDP in 2026, ranking 95th globally, showing no change from the previous year.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -2.6% | -4.0% |
| 2030 | -2.5% | -4.2% |
| 2029 | -2.4% | -14.3% |
| 2028 | -2.1% | +0.0% |
| 2027 | -2.1% | +22.2% |
| 2026 | -2.7% | -50.0% |
| 2025 | -1.8% | -100.0% |
| 2024 | -0.9% | -125.0% |
| 2023 | -0.4% | |
| 2022 | 0.0% | +100.0% |
| 2021 | -2.3% | +37.8% |
| 2020 | -3.7% | -294.7% |
| 2019 | 1.9% | +26.7% |
| 2018 | 1.5% | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 1.4% | +600.0% |
| 2016 | 0.2% | +111.1% |
| 2015 | -1.8% | +18.2% |
| 2014 | -2.2% | +24.1% |
| 2013 | -2.9% | +23.7% |
| 2012 | -3.8% | +13.6% |
| 2011 | -4.4% | +17.0% |
| 2010 | -5.3% | -3.9% |
| 2009 | -5.1% | -5000.0% |
| 2008 | -0.1% | +50.0% |
| 2007 | -0.2% | |
| 2006 | 0.0% | +100.0% |
| 2005 | -0.5% | +72.2% |
| 2004 | -1.8% | +43.8% |
| 2003 | -3.2% | -45.5% |
| 2002 | -2.2% | -340.0% |
| 2001 | -0.5% | -145.5% |
| 2000 | 1.1% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -2.7% | -50.0% |
| 2027Forecast | -2.1% | +22.2% |
| 2028Forecast | -2.1% | +0.0% |
| 2029Forecast | -2.4% | -14.3% |
| 2030Forecast | -2.5% | -4.2% |
| 2031Forecast | -2.6% | -4.0% |
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