Palau—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #18 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
0.1%
2031
YoY Change
+0.0%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#18
of 192 countries
Maximum
6.2%
2018
Minimum
-16.7%
2001
Last
0.1%
Previous
0.1%
Highest
6.2%
Lowest
-16.7%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Palau's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was 0.8% in 2026, ranking #18 out of 192 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 6.2% (2018) and the lowest was -16.7% (2001). The IMF WEO projects 0.1% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | 0.1% | +0.0% |
| 2030 | 0.1% | -80.0% |
| 2029 | 0.5% | -28.6% |
| 2028 | 0.7% | -22.2% |
| 2027 | 0.9% | +12.5% |
| 2026 | 0.8% | -52.9% |
| 2025 | 1.7% | +41.7% |
| 2024 | 1.2% | +152.2% |
| 2023 | -2.3% | +46.5% |
| 2022 | -4.3% | +56.6% |
| 2021 | -9.9% | +23.8% |
| 2020 | -13.0% | -3150.0% |
| 2019 | -0.4% | -106.5% |
| 2018 | 6.2% | +29.2% |
| 2017 | 4.8% | +37.1% |
| 2016 | 3.5% | -31.4% |
| 2015 | 5.1% | +41.7% |
| 2014 | 3.6% | +620.0% |
| 2013 | 0.5% | -50.0% |
| 2012 | 1.0% | -23.1% |
| 2011 | 1.3% | +200.0% |
| 2010 | -1.3% | +38.1% |
| 2009 | -2.1% | -23.5% |
| 2008 | -1.7% | +19.0% |
| 2007 | -2.1% | -2200.0% |
| 2006 | 0.1% | -92.9% |
| 2005 | 1.4% | +129.2% |
| 2004 | -4.8% | +30.4% |
| 2003 | -6.9% | +45.7% |
| 2002 | -12.7% | +24.0% |
| 2001 | -16.7% | -24.6% |
| 2000 | -13.4% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 0.8% | -52.9% |
| 2027Forecast | 0.9% | +12.5% |
| 2028Forecast | 0.7% | -22.2% |
| 2029Forecast | 0.5% | -28.6% |
| 2030Forecast | 0.1% | -80.0% |
| 2031Forecast | 0.1% | +0.0% |
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 | 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