Solomon Islands—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #105 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-2.9%
2031
YoY Change
+0.0%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#105
of 192 countries
Maximum
14.5%
2004
Minimum
-4.1%
2023
Last
-2.9%
Previous
-2.9%
Highest
14.5%
Lowest
-4.1%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Solomon Islands's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -3.4% in 2026, ranking #105 out of 192 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 14.5% (2004) and the lowest was -4.1% (2023). The IMF WEO projects -2.9% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -2.9% | +0.0% |
| 2030 | -2.9% | +3.3% |
| 2029 | -3.0% | +6.3% |
| 2028 | -3.2% | +0.0% |
| 2027 | -3.2% | +5.9% |
| 2026 | -3.4% | -6.2% |
| 2025 | -3.2% | -52.4% |
| 2024 | -2.1% | +48.8% |
| 2023 | -4.1% | -51.9% |
| 2022 | -2.7% | -50.0% |
| 2021 | -1.8% | +25.0% |
| 2020 | -2.4% | -60.0% |
| 2019 | -1.5% | -200.0% |
| 2018 | 1.5% | +165.2% |
| 2017 | -2.3% | +36.1% |
| 2016 | -3.6% | -550.0% |
| 2015 | 0.8% | -61.9% |
| 2014 | 2.1% | -41.7% |
| 2013 | 3.6% | -21.7% |
| 2012 | 4.6% | -24.6% |
| 2011 | 6.1% | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 5.7% | +171.4% |
| 2009 | 2.1% | +23.5% |
| 2008 | 1.7% | -87.6% |
| 2007 | 13.7% | +21.2% |
| 2006 | 11.3% | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 11.5% | -20.7% |
| 2004 | 14.5% | +62.9% |
| 2003 | 8.9% | +340.5% |
| 2002 | -3.7% | -85.0% |
| 2001 | -2.0% | +20.0% |
| 2000 | -2.5% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -3.4% | -6.2% |
| 2027Forecast | -3.2% | +5.9% |
| 2028Forecast | -3.2% | +0.0% |
| 2029Forecast | -3.0% | +6.3% |
| 2030Forecast | -2.9% | +3.3% |
| 2031Forecast | -2.9% | +0.0% |
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