Canada vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP

Canada
107.89
in 2030
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
105.42
in 2030
Canada rank
16th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
17th

Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Canada
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

Canada currently reports 107.89 against 105.42 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 2.47.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Canada ahead.

Canada ranks 16th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 17th of 193 countries.

Canada has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Canada United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 93.33 39.36 53.97 Canada
2000s 74.92 42.66 32.26 Canada
2010s 88.49 84.86 3.63 Canada
2020s 111.3 103.74 7.56 Canada
2030s 107.89 105.42 2.47 Canada

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross debt, general government, percent of gdp, Canada or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Canada, at 107.89 against 105.42 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2030.
What is the difference in gross debt, general government, percent of gdp between Canada and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
2.47, with Canada ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
40 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2030.
How do Canada and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for gross debt, general government, percent of gdp?
Canada ranks 16th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 17th of 193 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Gross debt, 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
Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
211 places, 7,159 data points, 1991–2030
Last refreshed

Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October