Costa Rica vs Philippines: Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP

Costa Rica
57.44
in 2030
Philippines
55.73
in 2030
Costa Rica rank
83rd
Philippines rank
86th

Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Costa Rica
  • Philippines
203040506070199420122030

How they compare

Costa Rica currently reports 57.44 against 55.73 in Philippines, a difference of 1.71.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1997 it was Philippines ahead.

Costa Rica ranks 83rd and Philippines ranks 86th of 193 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Costa Rica averaged higher in 2 and Philippines in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Costa Rica Philippines Difference Ahead
1990s 36.74 53.96 17.22 Philippines
2000s 34.89 59.82 24.93 Philippines
2010s 40.3 41.22 0.9156 Philippines
2020s 61.38 56.96 4.42 Costa Rica
2030s 57.44 55.73 1.71 Costa Rica

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross debt, general government, percent of gdp, Costa Rica or Philippines?
Costa Rica, at 57.44 against 55.73 in Philippines as of 2030.
What is the difference in gross debt, general government, percent of gdp between Costa Rica and Philippines?
1.71, with Costa Rica ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Philippines?
34 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2030.
How do Costa Rica and Philippines rank globally for gross debt, general government, percent of gdp?
Costa Rica ranks 83rd and Philippines ranks 86th 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