Botswana vs Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government

Botswana
-3.6
in 2030
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
-4.54
in 2030
Botswana rank
171st
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of rank
174th

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

  • Botswana
  • Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
-30-20-10010199120102030

How they compare

Botswana currently reports -3.6 against -4.54 in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, a difference of 0.94.

The two have swapped places 8 times across 31 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Botswana ahead.

Botswana ranks 171st and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ranks 174th of 188 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 2 and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Botswana Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of Difference Ahead
2000s 1.31 1.88 0.5658 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
2010s -1.25 -9.91 8.66 Botswana
2020s -5.06 -4 1.06 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
2030s -3.6 -4.54 0.9417 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 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
Botswana, at -3.6 against -4.54 in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of as of 2030.
What is the difference in primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government between Botswana and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
0.94, with Botswana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
31 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2030.
How do Botswana and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of rank globally for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
Botswana ranks 171st and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ranks 174th 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