Sao Tome and Principe vs World: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government

Sao Tome and Principe
4.16
in 2030
World
-2.3
in 2030
Sao Tome and Principe rank
10th
World rank
11th

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

  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • World
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How they compare

Sao Tome and Principe currently reports 4.16 against -2.3 in World, a difference of 6.46.

That makes Sao Tome and Principe's figure about 1.8 times World's.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 29 shared years of data; in 2002 it was World ahead.

Sao Tome and Principe ranks 10th and World ranks 11th of 188 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Sao Tome and Principe averaged higher in 3 and World in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Sao Tome and Principe World Difference Ahead
2000s 16.25 -0.9182 17.17 Sao Tome and Principe
2010s -5.3 -1.91 3.4 World
2020s 1.77 -3.47 5.24 Sao Tome and Principe
2030s 4.16 -2.3 6.46 Sao Tome and Principe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, Sao Tome and Principe or World?
Sao Tome and Principe, at 4.16 against -2.3 in World as of 2030.
What is the difference in primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government between Sao Tome and Principe and World?
6.46, with Sao Tome and Principe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sao Tome and Principe and World?
29 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2030.
How do Sao Tome and Principe and World rank globally for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 10th and World ranks 11th 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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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