Tunisia—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #172 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-6.8%
2031
YoY Change
-4.6%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#172
of 192 countries
Maximum
-0.5%
2010
Minimum
-9.1%
2020
Last
-6.8%
Previous
-6.5%
Highest
-0.5%
Lowest
-9.1%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Tunisia's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -7.4% in 2026, ranking #172 out of 192 countries. This represents a -4.6% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was -0.5% (2010) and the lowest was -9.1% (2020). The IMF WEO projects -6.8% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -6.8% | -4.6% |
| 2030 | -6.5% | -6.6% |
| 2029 | -6.1% | -1.7% |
| 2028 | -6.0% | +7.7% |
| 2027 | -6.5% | +12.2% |
| 2026 | -7.4% | -42.3% |
| 2025 | -5.2% | +18.8% |
| 2024 | -6.4% | +12.3% |
| 2023 | -7.3% | -4.3% |
| 2022 | -7.0% | +10.3% |
| 2021 | -7.8% | +14.3% |
| 2020 | -9.1% | -152.8% |
| 2019 | -3.6% | +16.3% |
| 2018 | -4.3% | +23.2% |
| 2017 | -5.6% | +5.1% |
| 2016 | -5.9% | -20.4% |
| 2015 | -4.9% | -58.1% |
| 2014 | -3.1% | +55.7% |
| 2013 | -7.0% | -42.9% |
| 2012 | -4.9% | -53.1% |
| 2011 | -3.2% | -540.0% |
| 2010 | -0.5% | +80.8% |
| 2009 | -2.6% | -333.3% |
| 2008 | -0.6% | +76.0% |
| 2007 | -2.5% | -8.7% |
| 2006 | -2.3% | +11.5% |
| 2005 | -2.6% | -23.8% |
| 2004 | -2.1% | +19.2% |
| 2003 | -2.6% | -4.0% |
| 2002 | -2.5% | +13.8% |
| 2001 | -2.9% | +9.4% |
| 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 | -7.4% | -42.3% |
| 2027Forecast | -6.5% | +12.2% |
| 2028Forecast | -6.0% | +7.7% |
| 2029Forecast | -6.1% | -1.7% |
| 2030Forecast | -6.5% | -6.6% |
| 2031Forecast | -6.8% | -4.6% |
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