Germany vs Italy: Gross debt, Percent of own revenue

Germany
4.14
in 2020
Italy
5.86
in 2020
Germany rank
6th
Italy rank
3rd

Gross debt, Percent of own revenue over time

  • Germany
  • Italy
23456199120052020

How they compare

Italy currently reports 5.86 against 4.14 in Germany, a difference of 1.72.

That makes Italy's figure about 1.4 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 23 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Italy ahead.

Germany ranks 6th and Italy ranks 3rd of 23 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Italy Difference Ahead
1990s 3.15 3.91 0.7599 Italy
2000s 3.39 3.71 0.3223 Italy
2010s 3.89 4.53 0.6381 Italy
2020s 4.14 5.86 1.72 Italy

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross debt, percent of own revenue, Germany or Italy?
Italy, at 5.86 against 4.14 in Germany as of 2020.
What is the difference in gross debt, percent of own revenue between Germany and Italy?
1.72, with Italy ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Italy?
23 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2020.
How do Germany and Italy rank globally for gross debt, percent of own revenue?
Germany ranks 6th and Italy ranks 3rd 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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