Botswana vs Burundi: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government
Botswana
-3.6
in 2030
Burundi
-3.31
in 2030
Botswana rank
171st
Burundi rank
168th
Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government over time
- Botswana
- Burundi
How they compare
Burundi currently reports -3.31 against -3.6 in Botswana, a difference of 0.29.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 31 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Botswana ahead.
Botswana ranks 171st and Burundi ranks 168th of 188 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 2 and Burundi in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Burundi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.31 | -5.69 | 7.01 | Botswana |
| 2010s | -1.25 | -4.01 | 2.76 | Botswana |
| 2020s | -5.06 | -4.03 | 1.03 | Burundi |
| 2030s | -3.6 | -3.31 | 0.2842 | Burundi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, Botswana or Burundi?
- Burundi, at -3.31 against -3.6 in Botswana as of 2030.
- What is the difference in primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government between Botswana and Burundi?
- 0.29, with Burundi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Burundi?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2030.
- How do Botswana and Burundi rank globally for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
- Botswana ranks 171st and Burundi ranks 168th 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
Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October