Botswana vs Iraq: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government
Botswana
-3.6
in 2030
Iraq
-4.06
in 2030
Botswana rank
171st
Iraq rank
172nd
Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government over time
- Botswana
- Iraq
How they compare
Botswana currently reports -3.6 against -4.06 in Iraq, a difference of 0.46.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Botswana ahead.
Botswana ranks 171st and Iraq ranks 172nd of 188 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 3 and Iraq in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Iraq | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.03 | 1.68 | 0.349 | Botswana |
| 2010s | -1.25 | -2.05 | 0.7984 | Botswana |
| 2020s | -5.06 | -3.19 | 1.88 | Iraq |
| 2030s | -3.6 | -4.06 | 0.4644 | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, Botswana or Iraq?
- Botswana, at -3.6 against -4.06 in Iraq as of 2030.
- What is the difference in primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government between Botswana and Iraq?
- 0.46, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Iraq?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2030.
- How do Botswana and Iraq rank globally for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
- Botswana ranks 171st and Iraq ranks 172nd 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