Romania—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #162 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-5.2%
2031
YoY Change
+3.7%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#162
of 192 countries
Maximum
-0.7%
2005
Minimum
-9.6%
2020
Last
-5.2%
Previous
-5.4%
Highest
-0.7%
Lowest
-9.6%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Romania's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -6.2% in 2026, ranking #162 out of 192 countries. This represents a +3.7% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was -0.7% (2005) and the lowest was -9.6% (2020). The IMF WEO projects -5.2% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -5.2% | +3.7% |
| 2030 | -5.4% | +3.6% |
| 2029 | -5.6% | +1.8% |
| 2028 | -5.7% | +1.7% |
| 2027 | -5.8% | +6.5% |
| 2026 | -6.2% | +18.4% |
| 2025 | -7.6% | +12.6% |
| 2024 | -8.7% | -52.6% |
| 2023 | -5.7% | +3.4% |
| 2022 | -5.9% | +11.9% |
| 2021 | -6.7% | +30.2% |
| 2020 | -9.6% | -108.7% |
| 2019 | -4.6% | -64.3% |
| 2018 | -2.8% | +3.4% |
| 2017 | -2.9% | -16.0% |
| 2016 | -2.5% | -92.3% |
| 2015 | -1.3% | +27.8% |
| 2014 | -1.8% | +25.0% |
| 2013 | -2.4% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | -2.4% | +41.5% |
| 2011 | -4.1% | +33.9% |
| 2010 | -6.2% | +10.1% |
| 2009 | -6.9% | -50.0% |
| 2008 | -4.6% | -53.3% |
| 2007 | -3.0% | -114.3% |
| 2006 | -1.4% | -100.0% |
| 2005 | -0.7% | +79.4% |
| 2004 | -3.4% | -47.8% |
| 2003 | -2.3% | +11.5% |
| 2002 | -2.6% | +18.8% |
| 2001 | -3.2% | +20.0% |
| 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 | -6.2% | +18.4% |
| 2027Forecast | -5.8% | +6.5% |
| 2028Forecast | -5.7% | +1.7% |
| 2029Forecast | -5.6% | +1.8% |
| 2030Forecast | -5.4% | +3.6% |
| 2031Forecast | -5.2% | +3.7% |
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