Hungary vs South Africa: Gross public sector debt, Central Government, as a proportion of GDP

Hungary
73.5%
in 2024
South Africa
74.7%
in 2024
Hungary rank
18th
South Africa rank
17th

Gross public sector debt, Central Government, as a proportion of GDP over time

  • Hungary
  • South Africa
020406080200020122024

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 74.7% against 73.5% in Hungary, a difference of 1.2%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Hungary ahead.

Hungary ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 17th of 53 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Hungary South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 74.0% 44.4% 29.6% Hungary
2020s 75.7% 69.7% 6.0% Hungary

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross public sector debt, central government, as a proportion of gdp, Hungary or South Africa?
South Africa, at 74.7% against 73.5% in Hungary as of 2024.
What is the difference in gross public sector debt, central government, as a proportion of gdp between Hungary and South Africa?
1.2%, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and South Africa?
15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
How do Hungary and South Africa rank globally for gross public sector debt, central government, as a proportion of gdp?
Hungary ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 17th of 53 countries.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Gross public sector debt, Central Government, as a proportion of GDP (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Gross public sector debt, Central Government, as a proportion of GDP (%)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
54 places, 1,115 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed