South Sudan—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #16 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-0.9%
2031
YoY Change
+18.2%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#16
of 192 countries
Maximum
11.5%
2024
Minimum
-16.3%
2015
Last
-0.9%
Previous
-1.1%
Highest
11.5%
Lowest
-16.3%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
South Sudan's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was 1.4% in 2026, ranking #16 out of 192 countries. This represents a +18.2% change from 2030. Over the past 16 years, the highest recorded value was 11.5% (2024) and the lowest was -16.3% (2015). The IMF WEO projects -0.9% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -0.9% | +18.2% |
| 2030 | -1.1% | +0.0% |
| 2029 | -1.1% | -10.0% |
| 2028 | -1.0% | -400.0% |
| 2027 | -0.2% | -114.3% |
| 2026 | 1.4% | -60.0% |
| 2025 | 3.5% | -69.6% |
| 2024 | 11.5% | +26.4% |
| 2023 | 9.1% | +106.8% |
| 2022 | 4.4% | +147.3% |
| 2021 | -9.3% | -69.1% |
| 2020 | -5.5% | |
| 2019 | 0.0% | +100.0% |
| 2018 | -1.2% | -128.6% |
| 2017 | 4.2% | +127.1% |
| 2016 | -15.5% | +4.9% |
| 2015 | -16.3% | -71.6% |
| 2014 | -9.5% | -179.4% |
| 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 | 1.4% | -60.0% |
| 2027Forecast | -0.2% | -114.3% |
| 2028Forecast | -1.0% | -400.0% |
| 2029Forecast | -1.1% | -10.0% |
| 2030Forecast | -1.1% | +0.0% |
| 2031Forecast | -0.9% | +18.2% |
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 | Lesotho | 4.2% | 2026 |
| 7 | Macao SAR, China | 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