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

Congo
7.3
in 2030
Norway
6.7
in 2030
Congo rank
2nd
Norway rank
3rd

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

  • Congo
  • Norway
-20-100102030199120102030

How they compare

Congo currently reports 7.3 against 6.7 in Norway, a difference of 0.6.

That makes Congo's figure about 1.1 times Norway's.

The two have swapped places 15 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Norway ahead.

Congo ranks 2nd and Norway ranks 3rd of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Congo averaged higher in 2 and Norway in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Congo Norway Difference Ahead
1990s 0.7492 0.5829 0.1662 Congo
2000s 10.94 11.22 0.2829 Norway
2010s 0.6837 6.46 5.78 Norway
2020s 6.63 9.32 2.68 Norway
2030s 7.3 6.7 0.5971 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 Norway?
Congo, at 7.3 against 6.7 in Norway as of 2030.
What is the difference in primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government between Congo and Norway?
0.6, with Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Norway?
40 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2030.
How do Congo and Norway rank globally for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
Congo ranks 2nd and Norway ranks 3rd 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