South Africa vs Zimbabwe: Goods balance (credit less debit), Percent of GDP (Balance of)
South Africa
2.43
in 2027
Zimbabwe
3.01
in 2027
South Africa rank
18th
Zimbabwe rank
17th
Goods balance (credit less debit), Percent of GDP (Balance of) over time
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Zimbabwe currently reports 3.01 against 2.43 in South Africa, a difference of 0.58.
That makes Zimbabwe's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 28 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 18th and Zimbabwe ranks 17th of 45 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.07 | -2.65 | 3.72 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 0.0407 | -7.22 | 7.26 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 3.6 | -0.2738 | 3.87 | 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), South Africa or Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe, at 3.01 against 2.43 in South Africa as of 2027.
- What is the difference in goods balance (credit less debit), percent of gdp (balance of) between South Africa and Zimbabwe?
- 0.58, with Zimbabwe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zimbabwe?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2027.
- How do South Africa and Zimbabwe rank globally for goods balance (credit less debit), percent of gdp (balance of)?
- South Africa ranks 18th and Zimbabwe ranks 17th of 45 countries.
- 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.