Timor-Leste—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #192 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-51.7%
2031
YoY Change
-0.4%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#192
of 192 countries
Maximum
41.0%
2006
Minimum
-55.7%
2016
Last
-51.7%
Previous
-51.5%
Highest
41.0%
Lowest
-55.7%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Timor-Leste's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -51.6% in 2026, ranking #192 out of 192 countries. This represents a -0.4% change from 2030. Over the past 26 years, the highest recorded value was 41.0% (2006) and the lowest was -55.7% (2016). The IMF WEO projects -51.7% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -51.7% | -0.4% |
| 2030 | -51.5% | -0.4% |
| 2029 | -51.3% | -0.6% |
| 2028 | -51.0% | -0.8% |
| 2027 | -50.6% | +1.9% |
| 2026 | -51.6% | -7.5% |
| 2025 | -48.0% | -2.1% |
| 2024 | -47.0% | -35.4% |
| 2023 | -34.7% | -17.6% |
| 2022 | -29.5% | -46.8% |
| 2021 | -20.1% | -6.3% |
| 2020 | -18.9% | +25.6% |
| 2019 | -25.4% | +5.6% |
| 2018 | -26.9% | +20.4% |
| 2017 | -33.8% | +39.3% |
| 2016 | -55.7% | -67.8% |
| 2015 | -33.2% | +11.5% |
| 2014 | -37.5% | -160.4% |
| 2013 | -14.4% | +62.8% |
| 2012 | -38.7% | -52.4% |
| 2011 | -25.4% | -28.3% |
| 2010 | -19.8% | -15.1% |
| 2009 | -17.2% | +7.5% |
| 2008 | -18.6% | +37.8% |
| 2007 | -29.9% | -172.9% |
| 2006 | 41.0% | +490.5% |
| 2005 | -10.5% | -40.0% |
| 2004 | -7.5% | +8.5% |
| 2003 | -8.2% | -7.9% |
| 2002 | -7.6% | -337.5% |
| 2001 | 3.2% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -51.6% | -7.5% |
| 2027Forecast | -50.6% | +1.9% |
| 2028Forecast | -51.0% | -0.8% |
| 2029Forecast | -51.3% | -0.6% |
| 2030Forecast | -51.5% | -0.4% |
| 2031Forecast | -51.7% | -0.4% |
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