East African Community (EAC) vs South Africa: Goods balance (credit less debit), Percent of GDP (Balance of)
East African Community (EAC)
-4.62
in 2027
South Africa
2.43
in 2027
East African Community (EAC) rank
19th
South Africa rank
18th
Goods balance (credit less debit), Percent of GDP (Balance of) over time
- East African Community (EAC)
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 2.43 against -4.62 in East African Community (EAC), a difference of 7.05.
Across all 28 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
East African Community (EAC) ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 18th of 19 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | East African Community (EAC) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -8.21 | 1.07 | 9.29 | South Africa |
| 2010s | -11.09 | 0.0407 | 11.13 | South Africa |
| 2020s | -7.44 | 3.6 | 11.04 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher goods balance (credit less debit), percent of gdp (balance of), East African Community (EAC) or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 2.43 against -4.62 in East African Community (EAC) as of 2027.
- What is the difference in goods balance (credit less debit), percent of gdp (balance of) between East African Community (EAC) and South Africa?
- 7.05, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for East African Community (EAC) and South Africa?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2027.
- How do East African Community (EAC) and South Africa rank globally for goods balance (credit less debit), percent of gdp (balance of)?
- East African Community (EAC) ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 18th of 19 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Goods balance (credit less debit), Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.