South Africa vs Zambia: Short-term debt
South Africa
71.6%
in 2024
Zambia
68.3%
in 2024
South Africa rank
18th
Zambia rank
21st
Short-term debt over time
- South Africa
- Zambia
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 71.6% against 68.3% in Zambia, a difference of 3.3%.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 31 shared years of data; in 1994 it was Zambia ahead.
South Africa ranks 18th and Zambia ranks 21st of 112 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Zambia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 241.6% | 254.1% | 12.5% | Zambia |
| 2000s | 100.0% | 43.6% | 56.4% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 77.8% | 35.7% | 42.1% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 68.1% | 75.9% | 7.8% | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher short-term debt, South Africa or Zambia?
- South Africa, at 71.6% against 68.3% in Zambia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in short-term debt between South Africa and Zambia?
- 3.3%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zambia?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Zambia rank globally for short-term debt?
- South Africa ranks 18th and Zambia ranks 21st of 112 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Development Indicators, World Bank (WB), published as Short-term debt (% of total reserves). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Short-term debt includes all debt having an original maturity of one year or less and interest in arrears on long-term debt. Total reserves includes gold.