Denmark vs Norway: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP

Denmark
-2.53
in 2030
Norway
-184.84
in 2030
Denmark rank
88th
Norway rank
90th

Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Denmark
  • Norway
-200-150-100-50050199120102030

How they compare

Denmark currently reports -2.53 against -184.84 in Norway, a difference of 182.31.

Across all 35 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 88th and Norway ranks 90th of 90 countries.

Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Norway Difference Ahead
1990s 46.42 -16.65 63.07 Denmark
2000s 25.44 -39.14 64.59 Denmark
2010s 17.01 -66.91 83.92 Denmark
2020s 1.08 -135.52 136.61 Denmark
2030s -2.53 -184.84 182.3 Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher net debt, general government, percent of gdp, Denmark or Norway?
Denmark, at -2.53 against -184.84 in Norway as of 2030.
What is the difference in net debt, general government, percent of gdp between Denmark and Norway?
182.31, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Norway?
35 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2030.
How do Denmark and Norway rank globally for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
Denmark ranks 88th and Norway ranks 90th 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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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