Bahamas vs World: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government

Bahamas
3.58
in 2030
World
-2.3
in 2030
Bahamas rank
14th
World rank
11th

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

  • Bahamas
  • World
-7.5-5-2.502.5199120102030

How they compare

Bahamas currently reports 3.58 against -2.3 in World, a difference of 5.88.

That makes Bahamas's figure about 1.6 times World's.

The two have swapped places 11 times across 39 shared years of data; in 1992 it was World ahead.

Bahamas ranks 14th and World ranks 11th of 188 countries.

Bahamas has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bahamas World Difference Ahead
1990s 0.9235 -0.8498 1.77 Bahamas
2000s 0.1946 -0.6422 0.8368 Bahamas
2010s -1.39 -1.91 0.5209 Bahamas
2020s 0.6477 -3.47 4.12 Bahamas
2030s 3.58 -2.3 5.88 Bahamas

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, Bahamas or World?
Bahamas, at 3.58 against -2.3 in World as of 2030.
What is the difference in primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government between Bahamas and World?
5.88, with Bahamas ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bahamas and World?
39 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2030.
How do Bahamas and World rank globally for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
Bahamas ranks 14th and World ranks 11th 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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About this data

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