Brazil vs South Africa: Cyclically adjusted balance, General government, Percent of potential
Brazil
-4.62
in 2030
South Africa
-4.68
in 2030
Brazil rank
74th
South Africa rank
75th
Cyclically adjusted balance, General government, Percent of potential over time
- Brazil
- South Africa
How they compare
Brazil currently reports -4.62 against -4.68 in South Africa, a difference of 0.06.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 29 shared years of data; in 2002 it was South Africa ahead.
Brazil ranks 74th and South Africa ranks 75th of 88 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Brazil averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -3.01 | -0.7123 | 2.3 | South Africa |
| 2010s | -5.84 | -4.07 | 1.77 | South Africa |
| 2020s | -6.31 | -5.27 | 1.04 | South Africa |
| 2030s | -4.62 | -4.68 | 0.055 | Brazil |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential, Brazil or South Africa?
- Brazil, at -4.62 against -4.68 in South Africa as of 2030.
- What is the difference in cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential between Brazil and South Africa?
- 0.06, with Brazil ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and South Africa?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2030.
- How do Brazil and South Africa rank globally for cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential?
- Brazil ranks 74th and South Africa ranks 75th of 88 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Cyclically adjusted balance, General government, Percent of potential GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October