Qatar vs South Africa: Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits)

Qatar
-7.45 billion
in 2024
South Africa
-7.89 billion
in 2024
Qatar rank
165th
South Africa rank
167th

Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) over time

  • Qatar
  • South Africa
-15.0B-10.0B-5.0B0200520142024

How they compare

Qatar currently reports -7.45 billion against -7.89 billion in South Africa, a difference of 439.46 million.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2011 it was South Africa ahead.

Qatar ranks 165th and South Africa ranks 167th of 197 countries.

Qatar has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Qatar South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s -6.48 billion -9.87 billion 3.39 billion Qatar
2020s -5.52 billion -7.10 billion 1.58 billion Qatar

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits), Qatar or South Africa?
Qatar, at -7.45 billion against -7.89 billion in South Africa as of 2024.
What is the difference in primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) between Qatar and South Africa?
439.46 million, with Qatar ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Qatar and South Africa?
14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
How do Qatar and South Africa rank globally for primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
Qatar ranks 165th and South Africa ranks 167th of 197 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
206 places, 3,849 data points, 2005–2024
Last refreshed

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