Benin vs Madagascar: Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and)
Benin
51.1
in 2027
Madagascar
39.67
in 2027
Benin rank
7th
Madagascar rank
10th
Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and) over time
- Benin
- Madagascar
How they compare
Benin currently reports 51.1 against 39.67 in Madagascar, a difference of 11.43.
That makes Benin's figure about 1.3 times Madagascar's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 28 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Madagascar ahead.
Benin ranks 7th and Madagascar ranks 10th of 45 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 1 and Madagascar in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Madagascar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.53 | 53.62 | 32.08 | Madagascar |
| 2010s | 15.21 | 23.57 | 8.36 | Madagascar |
| 2020s | 44.83 | 35.97 | 8.86 | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and), Benin or Madagascar?
- Benin, at 51.1 against 39.67 in Madagascar as of 2027.
- What is the difference in gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and) between Benin and Madagascar?
- 11.43, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Madagascar?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2027.
- How do Benin and Madagascar rank globally for gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and)?
- Benin ranks 7th and Madagascar ranks 10th of 45 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.