New Zealand vs Pakistan: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government
New Zealand
2
in 2030
Pakistan
2.02
in 2030
New Zealand rank
33rd
Pakistan rank
32nd
Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government over time
- New Zealand
- Pakistan
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 2.02 against 2 in New Zealand, a difference of 0.02.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 37 shared years of data; in 1994 it was New Zealand ahead.
New Zealand ranks 33rd and Pakistan ranks 32nd of 188 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, New Zealand averaged higher in 3 and Pakistan in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.31 | 0.0428 | 6.27 | New Zealand |
| 2000s | 3.99 | 0.5609 | 3.43 | New Zealand |
| 2010s | -0.5913 | -1.85 | 1.26 | New Zealand |
| 2020s | -1.8 | 0.5253 | 2.33 | Pakistan |
| 2030s | 2 | 2.02 | 0.0232 | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, New Zealand or Pakistan?
- Pakistan, at 2.02 against 2 in New Zealand as of 2030.
- What is the difference in primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government between New Zealand and Pakistan?
- 0.02, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Pakistan?
- 37 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2030.
- How do New Zealand and Pakistan rank globally for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
- New Zealand ranks 33rd and Pakistan ranks 32nd 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
Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October