Argentina vs South Africa: Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP

Argentina
32.86
in 2030
South Africa
32.33
in 2030
Argentina rank
72nd
South Africa rank
75th

Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Argentina
  • South Africa
010203040199420122030

How they compare

Argentina currently reports 32.86 against 32.33 in South Africa, a difference of 0.53.

The two have swapped places 6 times across 30 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Argentina ahead.

Argentina ranks 72nd and South Africa ranks 75th of 195 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Argentina South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 26.58 24.32 2.26 Argentina
2010s 38.26 29.47 8.79 Argentina
2020s 34.98 32.93 2.05 Argentina
2030s 32.86 32.33 0.5301 Argentina

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure, general government, percent of gdp, Argentina or South Africa?
Argentina, at 32.86 against 32.33 in South Africa as of 2030.
What is the difference in expenditure, general government, percent of gdp between Argentina and South Africa?
0.53, with Argentina ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and South Africa?
30 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2030.
How do Argentina and South Africa rank globally for expenditure, general government, percent of gdp?
Argentina ranks 72nd and South Africa ranks 75th of 195 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
213 places, 7,647 data points, 1991–2030
Last refreshed

Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October