Euro Area (EA) vs South Africa: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP

Euro Area (EA)
81.02
in 2030
South Africa
83.93
in 2030
Euro Area (EA) rank
5th
South Africa rank
8th

Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Euro Area (EA)
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 83.93 against 81.02 in Euro Area (EA), a difference of 2.91.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 30 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Euro Area (EA) ahead.

Euro Area (EA) ranks 5th and South Africa ranks 8th of 14 groups.

Across the 4 decades both report, Euro Area (EA) averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Euro Area (EA) South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 56.47 26.95 29.52 Euro Area (EA)
2010s 72.32 38.54 33.78 Euro Area (EA)
2020s 76.38 72.17 4.21 Euro Area (EA)
2030s 81.02 83.93 2.91 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher net debt, general government, percent of gdp, Euro Area (EA) or South Africa?
South Africa, at 83.93 against 81.02 in Euro Area (EA) as of 2030.
What is the difference in net debt, general government, percent of gdp between Euro Area (EA) and South Africa?
2.91, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Euro Area (EA) and South Africa?
30 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2030.
How do Euro Area (EA) and South Africa rank globally for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
Euro Area (EA) ranks 5th and South Africa ranks 8th of 14 groups.
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