Colombia vs Costa Rica: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP

Colombia
54.79
in 2030
Costa Rica
53.67
in 2030
Colombia rank
33rd
Costa Rica rank
36th

Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
203040506070200020152030

How they compare

Colombia currently reports 54.79 against 53.67 in Costa Rica, a difference of 1.12.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Costa Rica ahead.

Colombia ranks 33rd and Costa Rica ranks 36th of 90 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Colombia averaged higher in 1 and Costa Rica in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Colombia Costa Rica Difference Ahead
2010s 35.54 42.36 6.83 Costa Rica
2020s 53.62 59.98 6.36 Costa Rica
2030s 54.79 53.67 1.12 Colombia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher net debt, general government, percent of gdp, Colombia or Costa Rica?
Colombia, at 54.79 against 53.67 in Costa Rica as of 2030.
What is the difference in net debt, general government, percent of gdp between Colombia and Costa Rica?
1.12, with Colombia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Costa Rica?
19 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2030.
How do Colombia and Costa Rica rank globally for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
Colombia ranks 33rd and Costa Rica ranks 36th 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