Ukraine—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #190 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-1.3%
2031
YoY Change
+35.0%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#190
of 192 countries
Maximum
-0.9%
2003
Minimum
-23.3%
2025
Last
-1.3%
Previous
-2.0%
Highest
-0.9%
Lowest
-23.3%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Ukraine's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -18.4% in 2026, ranking #190 out of 192 countries. This represents a +35.0% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was -0.9% (2003) and the lowest was -23.3% (2025). The IMF WEO projects -1.3% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -1.3% | +35.0% |
| 2030 | -2.0% | +31.0% |
| 2029 | -2.9% | +60.8% |
| 2028 | -7.4% | +58.2% |
| 2027 | -17.7% | +3.8% |
| 2026 | -18.4% | +21.0% |
| 2025 | -23.3% | -35.5% |
| 2024 | -17.2% | +10.9% |
| 2023 | -19.3% | -23.7% |
| 2022 | -15.6% | -290.0% |
| 2021 | -4.0% | +32.2% |
| 2020 | -5.9% | -181.0% |
| 2019 | -2.1% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | -2.1% | +12.5% |
| 2017 | -2.4% | +4.0% |
| 2016 | -2.5% | -108.3% |
| 2015 | -1.2% | +73.3% |
| 2014 | -4.5% | +2.2% |
| 2013 | -4.6% | -12.2% |
| 2012 | -4.1% | -51.9% |
| 2011 | -2.7% | +51.8% |
| 2010 | -5.6% | +6.7% |
| 2009 | -6.0% | -100.0% |
| 2008 | -3.0% | -57.9% |
| 2007 | -1.9% | -46.2% |
| 2006 | -1.3% | +40.9% |
| 2005 | -2.2% | +48.8% |
| 2004 | -4.3% | -377.8% |
| 2003 | -0.9% | +50.0% |
| 2002 | -1.8% | +37.9% |
| 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 | -18.4% | +21.0% |
| 2027Forecast | -17.7% | +3.8% |
| 2028Forecast | -7.4% | +58.2% |
| 2029Forecast | -2.9% | +60.8% |
| 2030Forecast | -2.0% | +31.0% |
| 2031Forecast | -1.3% | +35.0% |
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 | 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