Total government debt in East Africa varied strongly among countries. It is estimated to reach just over *** percent of Sudan's GDP in 2023. On the other hand, only **** percent of Comoros' GDP. Government debt was projected to increase in Comoros, South Sudan, Burundi, and Rwanda compared to 2022.

This dataset provides values for EXTERNAL DEBT reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

This statistic shows the national debt of Sub-Saharan Africa from 2020 to 2024 in relation to gross domestic product (GDP), with projections up until 2030. The figures refer to the whole country and include the debts of the state, the communities, the municipalities and the social insurances. In 2024, the national debt of Sub-Saharan Africa amounted to approximately 61.05 percent of GDP.

Key information about South Africa Government Debt: % of GDP

• South Africa Government debt accounted for 75.1 % of the country's Nominal GDP in Sep 2024, compared with the ratio of 74.6 % in the previous quarter.
• South Africa government debt to GDP ratio data is updated quarterly, available from Dec 1960 to Sep 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 75.1 % in Sep 2024 and a record low of 23.5 % in Sep 2008.

CEIC calculates quarterly Government Debt as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Government Debt and rolling sum of quarterly Nominal GDP. The South African Reserve Bank provides Government Debt in local currency and Nominal GDP in local currency.


Related information about South Africa Government Debt: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, South Africa National Government Debt reached 310.9 USD bn in Oct 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP reached 95.9 USD bn in Mar 2023.

This dataset provides values for GOVERNMENT DEBT TO GDP AND reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

The Russia-Ukraine war affected economic growth and government finances in North Africa. According to projections, the government debt as a share of GDP declined in Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia in 2022 considering the long-conflict scenario, with the war continuing after June 2022. For instance, Morocco's public debt reached **** percent of the GDP in 2022, compared to a baseline scenario of **** percent, which would have occurred in the absence of the war.

Indonesia External Debt: Country: Africa data was reported at 842.683 USD mn in May 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 837.857 USD mn for Apr 2019. Indonesia External Debt: Country: Africa data is updated monthly, averaging 810.044 USD mn from Jan 2008 (Median) to May 2019, with 137 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.382 USD bn in Nov 2016 and a record low of 443.094 USD mn in Sep 2010. Indonesia External Debt: Country: Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate General of Budget Financing and Risk Management. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Government and Public Finance – Table ID.FA012: External Debt: by Country and International Organisations.

In 2023, the gross government debt in China is projected to reach around 14 trillion U.S. dollars, significantly higher than the gross government debt of other BRICS economies at this time. The major emerging economy with the lowest government debt is expected to be South Africa with 275 billion U.S. dollars.

This dataset provides values for GOVERNMENT DEBT TO GDP.2018 reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

This dataset provides values for EXTERNAL DEBT TO GDP. reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Indonesia External Debt: Government: Country: Africa data was reported at 0.530 USD mn in Dec 2015. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.530 USD mn for Nov 2015. Indonesia External Debt: Government: Country: Africa data is updated monthly, averaging 3.247 USD mn from Mar 2008 (Median) to Dec 2015, with 94 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.630 USD mn in May 2012 and a record low of 0.530 USD mn in Dec 2015. Indonesia External Debt: Government: Country: Africa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate General of Budget Financing and Risk Management. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Government and Public Finance – Table ID.FA012: External Debt: by Country and International Organisations.

This dataset provides values for GOVERNMENT DEBT TO GDP.PHP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

South Africa recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 76.90 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides - South Africa Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This dataset provides values for GOVERNMENT DEBT TO GDP.BUCHANAN reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

This dataset provides values for GOVERNMENT DEBT . reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

This dataset provides values for GOVERNMENT DEBT TO GD. reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

This dataset provides values for GOVERNMENT DEBT TO GDP20 reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

This dataset provides values for GOVERNMENT DEBT TO GDP;CIA reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

This dataset provides values for HOUSEHOLDS DEBT TO GDP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

This dataset provides values for GOVERNMENT DEBT TOGDP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.