Lesotho vs Liberia: Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and)
Lesotho
38.06
in 2027
Liberia
39.7
in 2027
Lesotho rank
11th
Liberia rank
9th
Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and) over time
- Lesotho
- Liberia
How they compare
Liberia currently reports 39.7 against 38.06 in Lesotho, a difference of 1.64.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 28 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Liberia ahead.
Lesotho ranks 11th and Liberia ranks 9th of 45 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Lesotho averaged higher in 2 and Liberia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | Liberia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 51.57 | 356.03 | 304.45 | Liberia |
| 2010s | 34.94 | 16.99 | 17.95 | Lesotho |
| 2020s | 42.24 | 37.18 | 5.06 | Lesotho |
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), Lesotho or Liberia?
- Liberia, at 39.7 against 38.06 in Lesotho as of 2027.
- What is the difference in gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and) between Lesotho and Liberia?
- 1.64, with Liberia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Liberia?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2027.
- How do Lesotho and Liberia rank globally for gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and)?
- Lesotho ranks 11th and Liberia ranks 9th 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.