Belgium vs South Africa: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP
Belgium
111.2
in 2030
South Africa
83.93
in 2030
Belgium rank
5th
South Africa rank
8th
Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time
- Belgium
- South Africa
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 111.2 against 83.93 in South Africa, a difference of 27.27.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.3 times South Africa's.
Across all 30 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 5th and South Africa ranks 8th of 90 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 87.88 | 26.95 | 60.92 | Belgium |
| 2010s | 89.66 | 38.54 | 51.13 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 96.38 | 72.17 | 24.21 | Belgium |
| 2030s | 111.2 | 83.93 | 27.28 | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher net debt, general government, percent of gdp, Belgium or South Africa?
- Belgium, at 111.2 against 83.93 in South Africa as of 2030.
- What is the difference in net debt, general government, percent of gdp between Belgium and South Africa?
- 27.27, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and South Africa?
- 30 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2030.
- How do Belgium and South Africa rank globally for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
- Belgium ranks 5th 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
Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October