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

Romania
-5.02
in 2030
South Africa
-4.68
in 2030
Romania rank
77th
South Africa rank
75th

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

  • Romania
  • South Africa
-10-7.5-5-2.50200120152030

How they compare

South Africa currently reports -4.68 against -5.02 in Romania, a difference of 0.34.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2005 it was South Africa ahead.

Romania ranks 77th and South Africa ranks 75th of 88 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Romania averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Romania South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s -5.58 -0.6653 4.92 South Africa
2010s -2.61 -4.07 1.45 Romania
2020s -6.87 -5.27 1.6 South Africa
2030s -5.02 -4.68 0.3451 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, Romania or South Africa?
South Africa, at -4.68 against -5.02 in Romania as of 2030.
What is the difference in cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential between Romania and South Africa?
0.34, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Romania and South Africa?
26 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2030.
How do Romania and South Africa rank globally for cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential?
Romania ranks 77th 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