Canada vs Syria: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP

Canada
15.87
in 2030
Syria
18.81
in 2010
Canada rank
79th
Syria rank
76th

Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Canada
  • Syria
050100150199120102030

How they compare

Syria currently reports 18.81 against 15.87 in Canada, a difference of 2.94.

That makes Syria's figure about 1.2 times Canada's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 20 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Syria ahead.

Canada ranks 79th and Syria ranks 76th of 90 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Canada averaged higher in 1 and Syria in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Canada Syria Difference Ahead
1990s 59.7 129.79 70.09 Syria
2000s 31.72 62.16 30.44 Syria
2010s 28.23 18.81 9.42 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 Syria?
Syria, at 18.81 against 15.87 in Canada as of 2010.
What is the difference in net debt, general government, percent of gdp between Canada and Syria?
2.94, with Syria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and Syria?
20 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2010.
How do Canada and Syria rank globally for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
Canada ranks 79th and Syria ranks 76th 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

Indicator
Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
105 places, 3,406 data points, 1991–2030
Last refreshed

Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October