Belgium vs Netherlands: External finance, Overall

Belgium
1
in 2014
Netherlands
1
in 2014
Belgium rank
1st
Netherlands rank
1st

External finance, Overall over time

  • Belgium
  • Netherlands
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How they compare

Belgium currently reports 1 against 1 in Netherlands, a difference of 0.

Across all 42 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 1st and Netherlands ranks 1st of 90 countries.

Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Netherlands Difference Ahead
1970s 0.75 0.75 0 β€”
1980s 0.75 0.925 0.175 Netherlands
1990s 0.9625 1 0.0375 Netherlands
2000s 1 1 0 β€”
2010s 1 1 0 β€”

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher external finance, overall, Belgium or Netherlands?
Belgium, at 1 against 1 in Netherlands as of 2014.
What is the difference in external finance, overall between Belgium and Netherlands?
0, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Netherlands?
42 years are reported by both, from 1973 to 2014.
How do Belgium and Netherlands rank globally for external finance, overall?
Belgium ranks 1st and Netherlands ranks 1st of 90 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as External finance, Overall. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
External finance, Overall
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
90 places, 3,480 data points, 1973–2014
Last refreshed

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