Gambia vs Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa: Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and)
Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and) over time
- Gambia
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa
How they compare
Gambia currently reports 41.11 against 28.25 in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa, a difference of 12.86.
That makes Gambia's figure about 1.5 times Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 28 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa ahead.
Gambia ranks 8th and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa ranks 6th of 45 countries.
Gambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gambia | Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 52.87 | 39.71 | 13.16 | Gambia |
| 2010s | 36.05 | 23.67 | 12.38 | Gambia |
| 2020s | 47.47 | 31.81 | 15.66 | Gambia |
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), Gambia or Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa?
- Gambia, at 41.11 against 28.25 in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa as of 2027.
- What is the difference in gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and) between Gambia and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa?
- 12.86, with Gambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2027.
- How do Gambia and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa rank globally for gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and)?
- Gambia ranks 8th and Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa ranks 6th 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.