How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Rwanda?

28 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2027.

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.

Benin vs Rwanda: Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and)

Benin

51.1

in 2027

Rwanda

61.93

in 2027

Benin rank

7th

Rwanda rank

4th

Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and) over time

Benin
Rwanda

How they compare

Rwanda currently reports 61.93 against 51.1 in Benin, a difference of 10.83.

That makes Rwanda's figure about 1.2 times Benin's.

Across all 28 years both countries report, Rwanda has been ahead every year.

Benin ranks 7th and Rwanda ranks 4th of 45 countries.

Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Benin	Rwanda	Difference	Ahead
2000s	21.53	46.66	25.13	Rwanda
2010s	15.21	26.64	11.44	Rwanda
2020s	44.83	54.53	9.69	Rwanda

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 Rwanda?: Rwanda, at 61.93 against 51.1 in Benin as of 2027.
What is the difference in gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and) between Benin and Rwanda?: 10.83, with Rwanda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Rwanda?: 28 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2027.
How do Benin and Rwanda rank globally for gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and)?: Benin ranks 7th and Rwanda ranks 4th 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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Indicator: Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6))
Source: International Monetary Fund
Licence: IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage: 64 places, 1,765 data points, 2000–2027
Last refreshed: 19 August 2026

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