North Macedonia vs South Africa: Central government spending as share of GDP
North Macedonia
33.4%
in 2023
South Africa
33.4%
in 2022
North Macedonia rank
46th
South Africa rank
45th
Central government spending as share of GDP over time
- North Macedonia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 33.4% against 33.4% in North Macedonia, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2005 it was North Macedonia ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 46th and South Africa ranks 45th of 157 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, North Macedonia averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.9% | 26.8% | 3.2% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 28.7% | 32.2% | 3.5% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 33.5% | 35.3% | 1.8% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher central government spending as share of gdp, North Macedonia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 33.4% against 33.4% in North Macedonia as of 2022.
- What is the difference in central government spending as share of gdp between North Macedonia and South Africa?
- 0.0%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and South Africa?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2022.
- How do North Macedonia and South Africa rank globally for central government spending as share of gdp?
- North Macedonia ranks 46th and South Africa ranks 45th of 157 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund (IMF), OECD, and World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Central government spending as share of GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Central government expense (cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services), as share of GDP. It excludes capital investment, such as infrastructure or equipment.