Pakistan—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #100 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-4.6%
2031
YoY Change
-27.8%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#100
of 192 countries
Maximum
-0.1%
2003
Minimum
-7.8%
2019
Last
-4.6%
Previous
-3.6%
Highest
-0.1%
Lowest
-7.8%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Pakistan's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -3.2% in 2026, ranking #100 out of 192 countries. This represents a -27.8% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was -0.1% (2003) and the lowest was -7.8% (2019). The IMF WEO projects -4.6% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Pakistan's fiscal balance was -4.1% of GDP in 2026, ranking 142nd globally, showing no change from the previous year.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -4.6% | -27.8% |
| 2030 | -3.6% | -28.6% |
| 2029 | -2.8% | +6.7% |
| 2028 | -3.0% | +6.3% |
| 2027 | -3.2% | +0.0% |
| 2026 | -3.2% | +40.7% |
| 2025 | -5.4% | +20.6% |
| 2024 | -6.8% | +12.8% |
| 2023 | -7.8% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | -7.8% | -30.0% |
| 2021 | -6.0% | +14.3% |
| 2020 | -7.0% | +10.3% |
| 2019 | -7.8% | -36.8% |
| 2018 | -5.7% | -9.6% |
| 2017 | -5.2% | -33.3% |
| 2016 | -3.9% | +17.0% |
| 2015 | -4.7% | -6.8% |
| 2014 | -4.4% | +41.3% |
| 2013 | -7.5% | +2.6% |
| 2012 | -7.7% | -24.2% |
| 2011 | -6.2% | -14.8% |
| 2010 | -5.4% | -20.0% |
| 2009 | -4.5% | +23.7% |
| 2008 | -5.9% | -40.5% |
| 2007 | -4.2% | -50.0% |
| 2006 | -2.8% | -21.7% |
| 2005 | -2.3% | -76.9% |
| 2004 | -1.3% | -1200.0% |
| 2003 | -0.1% | +96.2% |
| 2002 | -2.6% | -4.0% |
| 2001 | -2.5% | +21.9% |
| 2000 | -3.2% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -3.2% | +40.7% |
| 2027Forecast | -3.2% | +0.0% |
| 2028Forecast | -3.0% | +6.3% |
| 2029Forecast | -2.8% | +6.7% |
| 2030Forecast | -3.6% | -28.6% |
| 2031Forecast | -4.6% | -27.8% |
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