Zimbabwe—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #40 of 192Updated June 2026
Latest Value
0.0%
2027
YoY Change
+100.0%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#40
of 192 countries
Maximum
0.0%
2027
Minimum
-7.4%
2017
Last
0.0%
Previous
-0.2%
Highest
0.0%
Lowest
-7.4%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Zimbabwe's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -0.2% in 2026, ranking #40 out of 192 countries. This represents a +100.0% change from 2026. Over the past 22 years, the highest recorded value was -0.1% (2010) and the lowest was -7.4% (2017). The IMF WEO projects 0.0% by 2027. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0.0% | +100.0% |
| 2026 | -0.2% | +71.4% |
| 2025 | -0.7% | +36.4% |
| 2024 | -1.1% | +71.8% |
| 2023 | -3.9% | -18.2% |
| 2022 | -3.3% | -50.0% |
| 2021 | -2.2% | -633.3% |
| 2020 | -0.3% | +82.4% |
| 2019 | -1.7% | +55.3% |
| 2018 | -3.8% | +48.6% |
| 2017 | -7.4% | -60.9% |
| 2016 | -4.6% | -228.6% |
| 2015 | -1.4% | -100.0% |
| 2014 | -0.7% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | -0.7% | -600.0% |
| 2012 | -0.1% | +94.1% |
| 2011 | -1.7% | -1600.0% |
| 2010 | -0.1% | +92.9% |
| 2009 | -1.4% | -16.7% |
| 2008 | -1.2% | +29.4% |
| 2007 | -1.7% | -21.4% |
| 2006 | -1.4% | +60.0% |
| 2005 | -3.5% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -0.2% | +71.4% |
| 2027Forecast | 0.0% | +100.0% |
Top Countries — Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 27.6% | 2026 |
| 2 | Nauru | 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