Nicaragua—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #15 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
2.1%
2031
YoY Change
+5.0%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#15
of 192 countries
Maximum
2.3%
2023
Minimum
-4.3%
2018
CAGR
-0.1%
32 years
Last
2.1%
Previous
2.0%
Highest
2.3%
Lowest
-4.3%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Nicaragua's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was 1.4% in 2026, ranking #15 out of 192 countries. This represents a +5.0% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 2.3% (2023) and the lowest was -4.3% (2018). The IMF WEO projects 2.1% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | 2.1% | +5.0% |
| 2030 | 2.0% | +0.0% |
| 2029 | 2.0% | +11.1% |
| 2028 | 1.8% | +12.5% |
| 2027 | 1.6% | +14.3% |
| 2026 | 1.4% | -33.3% |
| 2025 | 2.1% | -8.7% |
| 2024 | 2.3% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 2.3% | +283.3% |
| 2022 | 0.6% | +146.2% |
| 2021 | -1.3% | +50.0% |
| 2020 | -2.6% | -136.4% |
| 2019 | -1.1% | +74.4% |
| 2018 | -4.3% | -138.9% |
| 2017 | -1.8% | +5.3% |
| 2016 | -1.9% | -18.7% |
| 2015 | -1.6% | -77.8% |
| 2014 | -0.9% | -200.0% |
| 2013 | -0.3% | -250.0% |
| 2012 | 0.2% | -66.7% |
| 2011 | 0.6% | -14.3% |
| 2010 | 0.7% | +177.8% |
| 2009 | -0.9% | -400.0% |
| 2008 | 0.3% | -84.2% |
| 2007 | 1.9% | +35.7% |
| 2006 | 1.4% | -17.6% |
| 2005 | 1.7% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1.7% | +30.8% |
| 2003 | 1.3% | -38.1% |
| 2002 | 2.1% | +600.0% |
| 2001 | 0.3% | -86.4% |
| 2000 | 2.2% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 1.4% | -33.3% |
| 2027Forecast | 1.6% | +14.3% |
| 2028Forecast | 1.8% | +12.5% |
| 2029Forecast | 2.0% | +11.1% |
| 2030Forecast | 2.0% | +0.0% |
| 2031Forecast | 2.1% | +5.0% |
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