Belgium vs Germany: Gross debt, Percent of own revenue

Belgium
5.12
in 2020
Germany
4.14
in 2020
Belgium rank
4th
Germany rank
6th

Gross debt, Percent of own revenue over time

  • Belgium
  • Germany
2345199120052020

How they compare

Belgium currently reports 5.12 against 4.14 in Germany, a difference of 0.98.

That makes Belgium's figure about 1.2 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 23 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Belgium ahead.

Belgium ranks 4th and Germany ranks 6th of 23 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 3 and Germany in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Germany Difference Ahead
1990s 4.18 3.15 1.02 Belgium
2000s 3.53 3.39 0.1374 Belgium
2010s 3.87 3.89 0.0185 Germany
2020s 5.12 4.14 0.9789 Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross debt, percent of own revenue, Belgium or Germany?
Belgium, at 5.12 against 4.14 in Germany as of 2020.
What is the difference in gross debt, percent of own revenue between Belgium and Germany?
0.98, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Germany?
23 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2020.
How do Belgium and Germany rank globally for gross debt, percent of own revenue?
Belgium ranks 4th and Germany ranks 6th of 23 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Gross debt, Percent of own revenue (Central government). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Gross debt, Percent of own revenue (Central government)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
23 places, 512 data points, 1990–2020
Last refreshed

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