China vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP
China
116.14
in 2030
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
105.42
in 2030
China rank
14th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
17th
Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time
- China
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
China currently reports 116.14 against 105.42 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 10.72.
That makes China's figure about 1.1 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1996 it was United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
China ranks 14th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 17th of 193 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.92 | 42.56 | 21.64 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2000s | 26.54 | 42.66 | 16.12 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2010s | 43.55 | 84.86 | 41.31 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 91.25 | 103.74 | 12.49 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2030s | 116.14 | 105.42 | 10.72 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross debt, general government, percent of gdp, China or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- China, at 116.14 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 China and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 10.72, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2030.
- How do China and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for gross debt, general government, percent of gdp?
- China ranks 14th 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
Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October