Poland—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #167 of 192Updated July 2026
Latest Value
-6.4%
2027
YoY Change
+4.5%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#167
of 192 countries
Maximum
-0.2%
2018
Minimum
-7.4%
2010
Last
-6.4%
Previous
-6.7%
Highest
-0.2%
Lowest
-7.4%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Poland's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -6.7% in 2026, ranking #167 out of 192 countries. This represents a +4.5% change from 2026. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was -0.2% (2018) and the lowest was -7.4% (2010). The IMF WEO projects -6.4% by 2027. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -6.4% | +4.5% |
| 2026 | -6.7% | +4.3% |
| 2025 | -7.0% | -6.1% |
| 2024 | -6.6% | -24.5% |
| 2023 | -5.3% | -55.9% |
| 2022 | -3.4% | -100.0% |
| 2021 | -1.7% | +75.4% |
| 2020 | -6.9% | -885.7% |
| 2019 | -0.7% | -250.0% |
| 2018 | -0.2% | +86.7% |
| 2017 | -1.5% | +37.5% |
| 2016 | -2.4% | +7.7% |
| 2015 | -2.6% | +29.7% |
| 2014 | -3.7% | +11.9% |
| 2013 | -4.2% | -10.5% |
| 2012 | -3.8% | +24.0% |
| 2011 | -5.0% | +32.4% |
| 2010 | -7.4% | -2.8% |
| 2009 | -7.2% | -100.0% |
| 2008 | -3.6% | -89.5% |
| 2007 | -1.9% | +45.7% |
| 2006 | -3.5% | +10.3% |
| 2005 | -3.9% | +22.0% |
| 2004 | -5.0% | +16.7% |
| 2003 | -6.0% | -25.0% |
| 2002 | -4.8% | -2.1% |
| 2001 | -4.7% | -17.5% |
| 2000 | -4.0% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -6.7% | +4.3% |
| 2027Forecast | -6.4% | +4.5% |
Top Countries — Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 27.6% | 2026 |
| 2 | Nauru | 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