Ireland vs United Arab Emirates: Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP

Ireland
28.23
in 2030
United Arab Emirates
26.63
in 2030
Ireland rank
169th
United Arab Emirates rank
170th

Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Ireland
  • United Arab Emirates
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 28.23 against 26.63 in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 1.6.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times United Arab Emirates's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 31 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Ireland ahead.

Ireland ranks 169th and United Arab Emirates ranks 170th of 193 countries.

Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland United Arab Emirates Difference Ahead
2000s 33.68 6.52 27.16 Ireland
2010s 86.31 18.96 67.35 Ireland
2020s 38.82 31.6 7.22 Ireland
2030s 28.23 26.63 1.61 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross debt, general government, percent of gdp, Ireland or United Arab Emirates?
Ireland, at 28.23 against 26.63 in United Arab Emirates as of 2030.
What is the difference in gross debt, general government, percent of gdp between Ireland and United Arab Emirates?
1.6, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and United Arab Emirates?
31 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2030.
How do Ireland and United Arab Emirates rank globally for gross debt, general government, percent of gdp?
Ireland ranks 169th and United Arab Emirates ranks 170th 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