Saudi Arabia—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #109 of 192Updated July 2026
Latest Value
-3.8%
2027
YoY Change
-2.7%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#109
of 192 countries
Maximum
29.8%
2008
Minimum
-14.9%
2015
Last
-3.8%
Previous
-3.7%
Highest
29.8%
Lowest
-14.9%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Saudi Arabia's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -3.7% in 2026, ranking #109 out of 192 countries. This represents a -2.7% change from 2026. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 29.8% (2008) and the lowest was -14.9% (2015). The IMF WEO projects -3.8% by 2027. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -3.8% | -2.7% |
| 2026 | -3.7% | +0.0% |
| 2025 | -3.7% | -48.0% |
| 2024 | -2.5% | -38.9% |
| 2023 | -1.8% | -181.8% |
| 2022 | 2.2% | +210.0% |
| 2021 | -2.0% | +80.4% |
| 2020 | -10.2% | -155.0% |
| 2019 | -4.0% | +23.1% |
| 2018 | -5.2% | +39.5% |
| 2017 | -8.6% | +34.8% |
| 2016 | -13.2% | +11.4% |
| 2015 | -14.9% | -338.2% |
| 2014 | -3.4% | -161.8% |
| 2013 | 5.5% | -53.0% |
| 2012 | 11.7% | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 11.4% | +159.1% |
| 2010 | 4.4% | +181.5% |
| 2009 | -5.4% | -118.1% |
| 2008 | 29.8% | +152.5% |
| 2007 | 11.8% | -43.3% |
| 2006 | 20.8% | +15.6% |
| 2005 | 18.0% | +85.6% |
| 2004 | 9.7% | +708.3% |
| 2003 | 1.2% | +120.3% |
| 2002 | -5.9% | -51.3% |
| 2001 | -3.9% | -221.9% |
| 2000 | 3.2% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -3.7% | +0.0% |
| 2027Forecast | -3.8% | -2.7% |
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