Austria vs South Africa: Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP

Austria
84.28
in 2030
South Africa
87.1
in 2030
Austria rank
27th
South Africa rank
26th

Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Austria
  • South Africa
20406080199120102030

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 87.1 against 84.28 in Austria, a difference of 2.82.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 30 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Austria ahead.

Austria ranks 27th and South Africa ranks 26th of 193 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Austria averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Austria South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 68.97 29.46 39.51 Austria
2010s 81.13 43.55 37.58 Austria
2020s 81.9 76.59 5.31 Austria
2030s 84.28 87.1 2.82 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross debt, general government, percent of gdp, Austria or South Africa?
South Africa, at 87.1 against 84.28 in Austria as of 2030.
What is the difference in gross debt, general government, percent of gdp between Austria and South Africa?
2.82, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Austria and South Africa?
30 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2030.
How do Austria and South Africa rank globally for gross debt, general government, percent of gdp?
Austria ranks 27th and South Africa ranks 26th of 193 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
211 places, 7,159 data points, 1991–2030
Last refreshed

Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October