Albania vs South Africa: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government

Albania
0.5274
in 2030
South Africa
0.6301
in 2030
Albania rank
65th
South Africa rank
63rd

Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government over time

  • Albania
  • South Africa
-6-4-2024199820142030

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 0.6301 against 0.5274 in Albania, a difference of 0.1027.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Albania's.

The two have swapped places 6 times across 30 shared years of data; in 2001 it was South Africa ahead.

Albania ranks 65th and South Africa ranks 63rd of 188 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Albania averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Albania South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s -1.47 1.9 3.38 South Africa
2010s -0.471 -1.24 0.7656 Albania
2020s -0.4964 -0.8034 0.307 Albania
2030s 0.5274 0.6301 0.1027 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, Albania or South Africa?
South Africa, at 0.6301 against 0.5274 in Albania as of 2030.
What is the difference in primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government between Albania and South Africa?
0.1027, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Albania and South Africa?
30 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2030.
How do Albania and South Africa rank globally for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
Albania ranks 65th and South Africa ranks 63rd of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Primary 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
Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
206 places, 7,312 data points, 1991–2030
Last refreshed

Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October