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
20406080100120199920142030

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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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