Congo vs Eritrea: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government

Congo
7.3
in 2030
Eritrea
4.48
in 2019
Congo rank
2nd
Eritrea rank
5th

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

  • Congo
  • Eritrea
-60-40-20020199120102030

How they compare

Congo currently reports 7.3 against 4.48 in Eritrea, a difference of 2.82.

That makes Congo's figure about 1.6 times Eritrea's.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1993 it was Eritrea ahead.

Congo ranks 2nd and Eritrea ranks 5th of 188 countries.

Congo has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Congo Eritrea Difference Ahead
1990s 2.23 -18.15 20.38 Congo
2000s 10.94 -13.38 24.32 Congo
2010s 0.6837 -1.3 1.99 Congo

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, Congo or Eritrea?
Congo, at 7.3 against 4.48 in Eritrea as of 2030.
What is the difference in primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government between Congo and Eritrea?
2.82, with Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Eritrea?
27 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2019.
How do Congo and Eritrea rank globally for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
Congo ranks 2nd and Eritrea ranks 5th 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