Canada vs Switzerland: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP
Canada
15.87
in 2030
Switzerland
12.28
in 2030
Canada rank
79th
Switzerland rank
82nd
Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time
- Canada
- Switzerland
How they compare
Canada currently reports 15.87 against 12.28 in Switzerland, a difference of 3.59.
That makes Canada's figure about 1.3 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Canada ahead.
Canada ranks 79th and Switzerland ranks 82nd of 90 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Canada averaged higher in 2 and Switzerland in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Canada | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 59.7 | 24.38 | 35.32 | Canada |
| 2000s | 31.72 | 34.61 | 2.89 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 20.36 | 20.64 | 0.2734 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 14.43 | 16.69 | 2.25 | Switzerland |
| 2030s | 15.87 | 12.28 | 3.59 | Canada |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher net debt, general government, percent of gdp, Canada or Switzerland?
- Canada, at 15.87 against 12.28 in Switzerland as of 2030.
- What is the difference in net debt, general government, percent of gdp between Canada and Switzerland?
- 3.59, with Canada ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and Switzerland?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2030.
- How do Canada and Switzerland rank globally for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
- Canada ranks 79th and Switzerland ranks 82nd of 90 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Net 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
Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October