France vs United States: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP
France
121.13
in 2030
United States
116.8
in 2030
France rank
3rd
United States rank
4th
Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time
- France
- United States
How they compare
France currently reports 121.13 against 116.8 in United States, a difference of 4.33.
Across all 29 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 3rd and United States ranks 4th of 90 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 59.62 | 46.11 | 13.51 | France |
| 2010s | 85.46 | 78.12 | 7.34 | France |
| 2020s | 107.78 | 100.88 | 6.89 | France |
| 2030s | 121.13 | 116.8 | 4.33 | 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 States?
- France, at 121.13 against 116.8 in United States as of 2030.
- What is the difference in net debt, general government, percent of gdp between France and United States?
- 4.33, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and United States?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2030.
- How do France and United States rank globally for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
- France ranks 3rd and United States ranks 4th 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