Algeria vs South Africa: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP

Algeria
77.95
in 2030
South Africa
83.93
in 2030
Algeria rank
10th
South Africa rank
8th

Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Algeria
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 83.93 against 77.95 in Algeria, a difference of 5.98.

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

The two have swapped places 1 time across 30 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Algeria ahead.

Algeria ranks 10th and South Africa ranks 8th of 90 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Algeria South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 4.25 26.95 22.7 South Africa
2010s -5.84 38.54 44.38 South Africa
2020s 50.99 72.17 21.18 South Africa
2030s 77.95 83.93 5.97 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher net debt, general government, percent of gdp, Algeria or South Africa?
South Africa, at 83.93 against 77.95 in Algeria as of 2030.
What is the difference in net debt, general government, percent of gdp between Algeria and South Africa?
5.98, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and South Africa?
30 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2030.
How do Algeria and South Africa rank globally for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
Algeria ranks 10th and South Africa ranks 8th of 90 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
105 places, 3,406 data points, 1991–2030
Last refreshed

Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October