St. Vincent and the Grenadines—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #188 of 192Updated June 2026
Latest Value
0.7%
2027
YoY Change
+240.0%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#188
of 192 countries
Maximum
0.7%
2027
Minimum
-12.9%
2024
Last
0.7%
Previous
-0.5%
Highest
0.7%
Lowest
-12.9%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
St. Vincent and the Grenadines's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -0.5% in 2026, ranking #188 out of 192 countries. This represents a +240.0% change from 2026. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 0.0% (2016) and the lowest was -12.9% (2024). The IMF WEO projects 0.7% by 2027. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0.7% | +240.0% |
| 2026 | -0.5% | +93.4% |
| 2025 | -7.6% | +41.1% |
| 2024 | -12.9% | -7.5% |
| 2023 | -12.0% | -29.0% |
| 2022 | -9.3% | -29.2% |
| 2021 | -7.2% | -22.0% |
| 2020 | -5.9% | -68.6% |
| 2019 | -3.5% | -118.7% |
| 2018 | -1.6% | +0.0% |
| 2017 | -1.6% | |
| 2016 | 0.0% | +100.0% |
| 2015 | -2.0% | +28.6% |
| 2014 | -2.8% | +51.7% |
| 2013 | -5.8% | -222.2% |
| 2012 | -1.8% | +48.6% |
| 2011 | -3.5% | +5.4% |
| 2010 | -3.7% | -27.6% |
| 2009 | -2.9% | -123.1% |
| 2008 | -1.3% | +58.1% |
| 2007 | -3.1% | +0.0% |
| 2006 | -3.1% | +27.9% |
| 2005 | -4.3% | -59.3% |
| 2004 | -2.7% | -8.0% |
| 2003 | -2.5% | -25.0% |
| 2002 | -2.0% | -25.0% |
| 2001 | -1.6% | -100.0% |
| 2000 | -0.8% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -0.5% | +93.4% |
| 2027Forecast | 0.7% | +240.0% |
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