France vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP

France
121.13
in 2030
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
96.44
in 2030
France rank
3rd
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
6th

Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • France
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

France currently reports 121.13 against 96.44 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 24.69.

That makes France's figure about 1.3 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

Across all 40 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.

France ranks 3rd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 6th of 90 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade France United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 43.31 35.37 7.94 France
2000s 57.83 37.86 19.97 France
2010s 85.46 76.17 9.28 France
2020s 107.78 94.06 13.72 France
2030s 121.13 96.44 24.69 France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher net debt, general government, percent of gdp, France or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
France, at 121.13 against 96.44 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2030.
What is the difference in net debt, general government, percent of gdp between France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
24.69, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
40 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2030.
How do France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
France ranks 3rd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 6th 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