Japan vs Tunisia: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government

Japan
-2.48
in 2030
Tunisia
-2.7
in 2030
Japan rank
159th
Tunisia rank
162nd

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

  • Japan
  • Tunisia
-7.5-5-2.502.5199120102030

How they compare

Japan currently reports -2.48 against -2.7 in Tunisia, a difference of 0.22.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 39 shared years of data; in 1992 it was Japan ahead.

Japan ranks 159th and Tunisia ranks 162nd of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Japan averaged higher in 2 and Tunisia in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Japan Tunisia Difference Ahead
1990s -3.19 -0.3499 2.84 Tunisia
2000s -4.74 -0.0009 4.74 Tunisia
2010s -4.51 -2.3 2.21 Tunisia
2020s -2.86 -2.9 0.0386 Japan
2030s -2.48 -2.7 0.223 Japan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, Japan or Tunisia?
Japan, at -2.48 against -2.7 in Tunisia as of 2030.
What is the difference in primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government between Japan and Tunisia?
0.22, with Japan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Japan and Tunisia?
39 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2030.
How do Japan and Tunisia rank globally for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
Japan ranks 159th and Tunisia ranks 162nd 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