Brazil vs South Africa: Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of

Brazil
-4.62
in 2030
South Africa
-4.68
in 2030
Brazil rank
164th
South Africa rank
166th

Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of over time

  • Brazil
  • South Africa
-10-50200120152030

How they compare

Brazil currently reports -4.62 against -4.68 in South Africa, a difference of 0.06.

The two have swapped places 7 times across 29 shared years of data; in 2002 it was South Africa ahead.

Brazil ranks 164th and South Africa ranks 166th of 195 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Brazil averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Brazil South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s -3.75 -0.8523 2.9 South Africa
2010s -5.54 -4.1 1.44 South Africa
2020s -6.4 -5.75 0.6526 South Africa
2030s -4.62 -4.68 0.055 Brazil

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of, Brazil or South Africa?
Brazil, at -4.62 against -4.68 in South Africa as of 2030.
What is the difference in net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of between Brazil and South Africa?
0.06, with Brazil ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and South Africa?
29 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2030.
How do Brazil and South Africa rank globally for net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of?
Brazil ranks 164th and South Africa ranks 166th of 195 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), 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 lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
213 places, 7,616 data points, 1991–2030
Last refreshed

Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October