Kuwait vs Syrian Arab Republic: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government

Kuwait
-6.64
in 2030
Syrian Arab Republic
-7.26
in 2010
Kuwait rank
179th
Syrian Arab Republic rank
181st

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

  • Kuwait
  • Syrian Arab Republic
-200204060199120102030

How they compare

Kuwait currently reports -6.64 against -7.26 in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 0.62.

Across all 18 years both countries report, Kuwait has been ahead every year.

Kuwait ranks 179th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 181st of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Kuwait Syrian Arab Republic Difference Ahead
1990s 16.77 -2.77 19.54 Kuwait
2000s 32.08 -1.46 33.54 Kuwait
2010s 22.77 -7.26 30.03 Kuwait

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, Kuwait or Syrian Arab Republic?
Kuwait, at -6.64 against -7.26 in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2030.
What is the difference in primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government between Kuwait and Syrian Arab Republic?
0.62, with Kuwait ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Kuwait and Syrian Arab Republic?
18 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2010.
How do Kuwait and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
Kuwait ranks 179th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 181st 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