Global Current Account Balance by Country Statistics & Insights

Economy % yearly updates Updated 2025-10-14

Net balance of all current transactions (trade, income, and transfers) with other countries, as a percentage of GDP.

Global Distribution

-148.0 -58.3 31.39

Highest Current Account Balance

Macao SAR, China Macao SAR, China

31.39

%

Lowest Current Account Balance

Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea

-148.0

%

Country Rankings by Current Account Balance

Rank Country Value Year
1 Macao SAR, China Macao SAR, China 31.39 % 2023
2 Marshall Islands Marshall Islands 29.46 % 2021
3 Kuwait Kuwait 29.15 % 2024
4 Singapore Singapore 17.54 % 2024
5 Qatar Qatar 17.49 % 2024
6 Norway Norway 17.06 % 2024
7 San Marino San Marino 15.52 % 2022
8 Bermuda Bermuda 15.39 % 2023
9 Djibouti Djibouti 14.93 % 2024
10 Brunei Darussalam Brunei Darussalam 14.42 % 2024

Global Current Account Balance - Regional Analysis

Global Current Account Balance - Historical Trend

Top 10 Countries by Current Account Balance
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Methodology & Sources

Data Sources
  • World Bank Open Data
  • International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  • United Nations Statistical Division
  • National Statistical Offices
Calculation Method

The indicator values are calculated using standardized methodologies recommended by international statistical organizations. Annual data is aggregated from quarterly or monthly reports where available. Regional averages are weighted by each country's contribution to the regional total.

Note: Data may be subject to revisions by source organizations. Missing values are interpolated when appropriate methodology exists.
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