Estonia vs Romania: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government

Estonia
-2.29
in 2030
Romania
-2.12
in 2030
Estonia rank
155th
Romania rank
153rd

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

  • Estonia
  • Romania
-7.5-5-2.502.5199220112030

How they compare

Romania currently reports -2.12 against -2.29 in Estonia, a difference of 0.17.

The two have swapped places 9 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Estonia ahead.

Estonia ranks 155th and Romania ranks 153rd of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Estonia averaged higher in 4 and Romania in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Estonia Romania Difference Ahead
1990s 0.1999 -0.8839 1.08 Estonia
2000s 0.2586 -1.34 1.59 Estonia
2010s -0.5861 -1.74 1.15 Estonia
2020s -2.63 -4.46 1.82 Estonia
2030s -2.29 -2.12 0.1739 Romania

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, Estonia or Romania?
Romania, at -2.12 against -2.29 in Estonia as of 2030.
What is the difference in primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government between Estonia and Romania?
0.17, with Romania ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and Romania?
35 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2030.
How do Estonia and Romania rank globally for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
Estonia ranks 155th and Romania ranks 153rd 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