South Africa vs Spain: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government
South Africa
0.6301
in 2030
Spain
0.6025
in 2030
South Africa rank
63rd
Spain rank
64th
Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government over time
- South Africa
- Spain
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 0.6301 against 0.6025 in Spain, a difference of 0.0276.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 30 shared years of data; in 2001 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 63rd and Spain ranks 64th of 188 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.9 | 0.3189 | 1.58 | South Africa |
| 2010s | -1.24 | -3.91 | 2.67 | South Africa |
| 2020s | -0.8034 | -1.79 | 0.9835 | South Africa |
| 2030s | 0.6301 | 0.6025 | 0.0276 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, South Africa or Spain?
- South Africa, at 0.6301 against 0.6025 in Spain as of 2030.
- What is the difference in primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government between South Africa and Spain?
- 0.0276, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Spain?
- 30 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2030.
- How do South Africa and Spain rank globally for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
- South Africa ranks 63rd and Spain ranks 64th 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