Germany vs United Kingdom: Gross debt, Percent of own revenue (Central government)

Germany
4.14
in 2020
United Kingdom
3.82
in 2020
Germany rank
6th
United Kingdom rank
7th

Gross debt, Percent of own revenue (Central government) over time

  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
1234199120052020

How they compare

Germany currently reports 4.14 against 3.82 in United Kingdom, a difference of 0.32.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.1 times United Kingdom's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 6th and United Kingdom ranks 7th of 23 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany United Kingdom Difference Ahead
1990s 3.15 1.14 2.01 Germany
2000s 3.39 1.15 2.24 Germany
2010s 3.89 2.76 1.14 Germany
2020s 4.14 3.82 0.3241 Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross debt, percent of own revenue, Germany or United Kingdom?
Germany, at 4.14 against 3.82 in United Kingdom as of 2020.
What is the difference in gross debt, percent of own revenue between Germany and United Kingdom?
0.32, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United Kingdom?
23 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2020.
How do Germany and United Kingdom rank globally for gross debt, percent of own revenue?
Germany ranks 6th and United Kingdom ranks 7th 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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