Congo vs Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS): Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and)

Congo
31.08
in 2027
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
24.68
in 2027
Congo rank
17th
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) rank
14th

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

  • Congo
  • Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
050100150200200020132027

How they compare

Congo currently reports 31.08 against 24.68 in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a difference of 6.4.

That makes Congo's figure about 1.3 times Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)'s.

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

Congo ranks 17th and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) ranks 14th of 45 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Congo Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Difference Ahead
2000s 121.32 23.47 97.85 Congo
2010s 39.86 7.19 32.68 Congo
2020s 42.5 21.15 21.35 Congo

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), Congo or Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
Congo, at 31.08 against 24.68 in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as of 2027.
What is the difference in gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and) between Congo and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
6.4, with Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
28 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2027.
How do Congo and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) rank globally for gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and)?
Congo ranks 17th and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) ranks 14th 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
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