South Africa vs Uruguay: Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP
South Africa
32.33
in 2030
Uruguay
32.39
in 2030
South Africa rank
75th
Uruguay rank
74th
Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP over time
- South Africa
- Uruguay
How they compare
Uruguay currently reports 32.39 against 32.33 in South Africa, a difference of 0.06.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 30 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Uruguay ahead.
South Africa ranks 75th and Uruguay ranks 74th of 195 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Uruguay in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Uruguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.32 | 27.01 | 2.69 | Uruguay |
| 2010s | 29.47 | 28.8 | 0.6745 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 32.93 | 31.68 | 1.25 | South Africa |
| 2030s | 32.33 | 32.39 | 0.0566 | Uruguay |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher expenditure, general government, percent of gdp, South Africa or Uruguay?
- Uruguay, at 32.39 against 32.33 in South Africa as of 2030.
- What is the difference in expenditure, general government, percent of gdp between South Africa and Uruguay?
- 0.06, with Uruguay ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uruguay?
- 30 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2030.
- How do South Africa and Uruguay rank globally for expenditure, general government, percent of gdp?
- South Africa ranks 75th and Uruguay ranks 74th 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
Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October