Chad vs South Africa: Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and)

Chad
17.51
in 2027
South Africa
19.64
in 2027
Chad rank
37th
South Africa rank
35th

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

  • Chad
  • South Africa
1020304050200020132027

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 19.64 against 17.51 in Chad, a difference of 2.13.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Chad's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 28 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Chad ahead.

Chad ranks 37th and South Africa ranks 35th of 45 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Chad averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Chad South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 28.04 7.58 20.47 Chad
2010s 18.7 14.32 4.39 Chad
2020s 17.8 19.9 2.09 South Africa

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), Chad or South Africa?
South Africa, at 19.64 against 17.51 in Chad as of 2027.
What is the difference in gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and) between Chad and South Africa?
2.13, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Chad and South Africa?
28 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2027.
How do Chad and South Africa rank globally for gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and)?
Chad ranks 37th and South Africa ranks 35th 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
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Coverage
64 places, 1,765 data points, 2000–2027
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