Zimbabwe—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #40 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-0.9%
2031
YoY Change
+0.0%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#40
of 192 countries
Maximum
0.5%
2020
Minimum
-9.5%
2023
Last
-0.9%
Previous
-0.9%
Highest
0.5%
Lowest
-9.5%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Zimbabwe's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -0.8% in 2026, ranking #40 out of 192 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2030. Over the past 22 years, the highest recorded value was 0.5% (2020) and the lowest was -9.5% (2023). 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% | +0.0% |
| 2030 | -0.9% | +0.0% |
| 2029 | -0.9% | +0.0% |
| 2028 | -0.9% | +0.0% |
| 2027 | -0.9% | -12.5% |
| 2026 | -0.8% | -900.0% |
| 2025 | 0.1% | +112.5% |
| 2024 | -0.8% | +91.6% |
| 2023 | -9.5% | -850.0% |
| 2022 | -1.0% | +44.4% |
| 2021 | -1.8% | -460.0% |
| 2020 | 0.5% | +600.0% |
| 2019 | -0.1% | +97.8% |
| 2018 | -4.6% | +47.1% |
| 2017 | -8.7% | -74.0% |
| 2016 | -5.0% | -212.5% |
| 2015 | -1.6% | -77.8% |
| 2014 | -0.9% | +25.0% |
| 2013 | -1.2% | -200.0% |
| 2012 | -0.4% | +80.0% |
| 2011 | -2.0% | -400.0% |
| 2010 | -0.4% | +73.3% |
| 2009 | -1.5% | -25.0% |
| 2008 | -1.2% | +29.4% |
| 2007 | -1.7% | -13.3% |
| 2006 | -1.5% | +58.3% |
| 2005 | -3.6% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -0.8% | -900.0% |
| 2027Forecast | -0.9% | -12.5% |
| 2028Forecast | -0.9% | +0.0% |
| 2029Forecast | -0.9% | +0.0% |
| 2030Forecast | -0.9% | +0.0% |
| 2031Forecast | -0.9% | +0.0% |
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 | 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