St. Kitts and Nevis—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #178 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-6.0%
2031
YoY Change
-1.7%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#178
of 192 countries
Maximum
10.7%
2013
Minimum
-12.8%
2000
Last
-6.0%
Previous
-5.9%
Highest
10.7%
Lowest
-12.8%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
St. Kitts and Nevis's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -8.7% in 2026, ranking #178 out of 192 countries. This represents a -1.7% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 10.7% (2013) and the lowest was -12.8% (2000). The IMF WEO projects -6.0% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -6.0% | -1.7% |
| 2030 | -5.9% | -3.5% |
| 2029 | -5.7% | -1.8% |
| 2028 | -5.6% | +25.3% |
| 2027 | -7.5% | +13.8% |
| 2026 | -8.7% | +25.6% |
| 2025 | -11.7% | -3.5% |
| 2024 | -11.3% | -5750.0% |
| 2023 | 0.2% | +104.8% |
| 2022 | -4.2% | -176.4% |
| 2021 | 5.5% | +277.4% |
| 2020 | -3.1% | -342.9% |
| 2019 | -0.7% | -138.9% |
| 2018 | 1.8% | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 1.7% | -55.3% |
| 2016 | 3.8% | -33.3% |
| 2015 | 5.7% | -31.3% |
| 2014 | 8.3% | -22.4% |
| 2013 | 10.7% | +154.8% |
| 2012 | 4.2% | +162.5% |
| 2011 | 1.6% | +139.0% |
| 2010 | -4.1% | -241.7% |
| 2009 | -1.2% | +25.0% |
| 2008 | -1.6% | -60.0% |
| 2007 | -1.0% | +23.1% |
| 2006 | -1.3% | +60.6% |
| 2005 | -3.3% | +47.6% |
| 2004 | -6.3% | -14.5% |
| 2003 | -5.5% | +51.3% |
| 2002 | -11.3% | -8.7% |
| 2001 | -10.4% | +18.8% |
| 2000 | -12.8% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -8.7% | +25.6% |
| 2027Forecast | -7.5% | +13.8% |
| 2028Forecast | -5.6% | +25.3% |
| 2029Forecast | -5.7% | -1.8% |
| 2030Forecast | -5.9% | -3.5% |
| 2031Forecast | -6.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 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