Lebanon vs South Africa: Cyclically adjusted balance, General government, Percent of potential

Lebanon
-5.58
in 2030
South Africa
-4.68
in 2030
Lebanon rank
78th
South Africa rank
75th

Cyclically adjusted balance, General government, Percent of potential over time

  • Lebanon
  • South Africa
-20-15-10-50200120152030

How they compare

South Africa currently reports -4.68 against -5.58 in Lebanon, a difference of 0.9.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2005 it was South Africa ahead.

Lebanon ranks 78th and South Africa ranks 75th of 88 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Lebanon South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s -16.38 -0.6653 15.72 South Africa
2010s -13.6 -4.07 9.53 South Africa
2020s -6.41 -5.27 1.14 South Africa
2030s -5.58 -4.68 0.9036 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential, Lebanon or South Africa?
South Africa, at -4.68 against -5.58 in Lebanon as of 2030.
What is the difference in cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential between Lebanon and South Africa?
0.9, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Lebanon and South Africa?
26 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2030.
How do Lebanon and South Africa rank globally for cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential?
Lebanon ranks 78th 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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Indicator
Cyclically adjusted balance, General government, Percent of potential GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
102 places, 3,388 data points, 1991–2030
Last refreshed

Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October