South Africa vs Spain: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP
South Africa
83.93
in 2030
Spain
80.43
in 2030
South Africa rank
8th
Spain rank
9th
Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time
- South Africa
- Spain
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 83.93 against 80.43 in Spain, a difference of 3.5.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 30 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Spain ahead.
South Africa ranks 8th and Spain ranks 9th of 90 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.95 | 33.6 | 6.65 | Spain |
| 2010s | 38.54 | 76.55 | 38.01 | Spain |
| 2020s | 72.17 | 88.6 | 16.44 | Spain |
| 2030s | 83.93 | 80.43 | 3.49 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher net debt, general government, percent of gdp, South Africa or Spain?
- South Africa, at 83.93 against 80.43 in Spain as of 2030.
- What is the difference in net debt, general government, percent of gdp between South Africa and Spain?
- 3.5, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Spain?
- 30 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2030.
- How do South Africa and Spain rank globally for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
- South Africa ranks 8th and Spain ranks 9th 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