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