Lao People's Democratic Republic vs South Sudan: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government

Lao People's Democratic Republic
3.14
in 2030
South Sudan
3.54
in 2030
Lao People's Democratic Republic rank
18th
South Sudan rank
15th

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

  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • South Sudan
-20-10010200120152030

How they compare

South Sudan currently reports 3.54 against 3.14 in Lao People's Democratic Republic, a difference of 0.4.

That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.1 times Lao People's Democratic Republic's.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Lao People's Democratic Republic ahead.

Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 18th and South Sudan ranks 15th of 188 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Lao People's Democratic Republic averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Lao People's Democratic Republic South Sudan Difference Ahead
2010s -3.27 -6.16 2.89 Lao People's Democratic Republic
2020s 2.32 3.63 1.32 South Sudan
2030s 3.14 3.54 0.3968 South Sudan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, Lao People's Democratic Republic or South Sudan?
South Sudan, at 3.54 against 3.14 in Lao People's Democratic Republic as of 2030.
What is the difference in primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government between Lao People's Democratic Republic and South Sudan?
0.4, with South Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Lao People's Democratic Republic and South Sudan?
19 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2030.
How do Lao People's Democratic Republic and South Sudan rank globally for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 18th and South Sudan ranks 15th 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