Yemen, Rep.—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #50 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
0.3%
2031
YoY Change
+200.0%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#50
of 192 countries
Maximum
6.1%
2000
Minimum
-13.6%
2018
CAGR
-9.3%
32 years
Last
0.3%
Previous
0.1%
Highest
6.1%
Lowest
-13.6%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Yemen, Rep.'s fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -1.2% in 2026, ranking #50 out of 192 countries. This represents a +200.0% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 6.1% (2000) and the lowest was -13.6% (2018). The IMF WEO projects 0.3% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | 0.3% | +200.0% |
| 2030 | 0.1% | +0.0% |
| 2029 | 0.1% | -50.0% |
| 2028 | 0.2% | +122.2% |
| 2027 | -0.9% | +25.0% |
| 2026 | -1.2% | +65.7% |
| 2025 | -3.5% | -3600.0% |
| 2024 | 0.1% | +101.0% |
| 2023 | -9.7% | -136.6% |
| 2022 | -4.1% | -141.2% |
| 2021 | -1.7% | +79.8% |
| 2020 | -8.4% | +7.7% |
| 2019 | -9.1% | +33.1% |
| 2018 | -13.6% | -177.6% |
| 2017 | -4.9% | +42.4% |
| 2016 | -8.5% | +2.3% |
| 2015 | -8.7% | -112.2% |
| 2014 | -4.1% | +40.6% |
| 2013 | -6.9% | -9.5% |
| 2012 | -6.3% | -40.0% |
| 2011 | -4.5% | -9.8% |
| 2010 | -4.1% | +59.8% |
| 2009 | -10.2% | -126.7% |
| 2008 | -4.5% | +37.5% |
| 2007 | -7.2% | -700.0% |
| 2006 | 1.2% | +166.7% |
| 2005 | -1.8% | +18.2% |
| 2004 | -2.2% | +47.6% |
| 2003 | -4.2% | -600.0% |
| 2002 | -0.6% | -121.4% |
| 2001 | 2.8% | -54.1% |
| 2000 | 6.1% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -1.2% | +65.7% |
| 2027Forecast | -0.9% | +25.0% |
| 2028Forecast | 0.2% | +122.2% |
| 2029Forecast | 0.1% | -50.0% |
| 2030Forecast | 0.1% | +0.0% |
| 2031Forecast | 0.3% | +200.0% |
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