South Sudan—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #16 of 192Updated July 2026
Latest Value
3.3%
2027
YoY Change
-19.5%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#16
of 192 countries
Maximum
11.7%
2024
Minimum
-19.8%
2016
CAGR
-2.1%
17 years
Last
3.3%
Previous
4.1%
Highest
11.7%
Lowest
-19.8%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
South Sudan's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was 4.1% in 2026, ranking #16 out of 192 countries. This represents a -19.5% change from 2026. Over the past 16 years, the highest recorded value was 11.7% (2024) and the lowest was -19.8% (2016). The IMF WEO projects 3.3% by 2027. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.3% | -19.5% |
| 2026 | 4.1% | -37.9% |
| 2025 | 6.6% | -43.6% |
| 2024 | 11.7% | +46.2% |
| 2023 | 8.0% | +77.8% |
| 2022 | 4.5% | +148.4% |
| 2021 | -9.3% | -69.1% |
| 2020 | -5.5% | |
| 2019 | 0.0% | +100.0% |
| 2018 | -1.1% | -111.5% |
| 2017 | 9.6% | +148.5% |
| 2016 | -19.8% | -20.7% |
| 2015 | -16.4% | -80.2% |
| 2014 | -9.1% | -167.6% |
| 2013 | -3.4% | +77.0% |
| 2012 | -14.8% | -421.7% |
| 2011 | 4.6% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 4.1% | -37.9% |
| 2027Forecast | 3.3% | -19.5% |
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