Costa Rica vs Mexico: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP
Costa Rica
53.67
in 2030
Mexico
54.44
in 2030
Costa Rica rank
36th
Mexico rank
34th
Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time
- Costa Rica
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 54.44 against 53.67 in Costa Rica, a difference of 0.77.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Mexico ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 36th and Mexico ranks 34th of 90 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Costa Rica averaged higher in 2 and Mexico in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 42.36 | 42.32 | 0.0382 | Costa Rica |
| 2020s | 59.98 | 51.11 | 8.87 | Costa Rica |
| 2030s | 53.67 | 54.44 | 0.7708 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher net debt, general government, percent of gdp, Costa Rica or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 54.44 against 53.67 in Costa Rica as of 2030.
- What is the difference in net debt, general government, percent of gdp between Costa Rica and Mexico?
- 0.77, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Mexico?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2030.
- How do Costa Rica and Mexico rank globally for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
- Costa Rica ranks 36th and Mexico ranks 34th 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