Latest 3-year picture: Qatar (4.83, 2028) leads with 4.83 in 2028 (unit: % of GDP); United Arab Emirates 3.68, Lesotho 3.41 follow. 142 economies tracked; leader trend is rising over the recorded window. For investors this helps benchmark a country against the global leader and the regional pack.
Fiscal Balance is a cross-country economic indicator tracked by 24Peaks, compiled from World Bank MPO (Spring 2026). The dataset covers 142 economies for 1980-2028.
The latest available Fiscal Balance value for Qatar is 4.83, as of 2028.
As of the latest available year (2028), Qatar leads with a value of 4.83.
Between 1990 and 2028, Fiscal Balance in Qatar increased from 2.31 to 4.83 (2.52 net change).
The Fiscal Balance dataset covers 1980-2028, compiled from World Bank MPO (Spring 2026).
1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher
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