Ireland vs New Zealand: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP

Ireland
22.31
in 2030
New Zealand
24.64
in 2030
Ireland rank
75th
New Zealand rank
72nd

Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Ireland
  • New Zealand
020406080199120102030

How they compare

New Zealand currently reports 24.64 against 22.31 in Ireland, a difference of 2.33.

That makes New Zealand's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 32 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Ireland ahead.

Ireland ranks 75th and New Zealand ranks 72nd of 90 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 4 and New Zealand in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland New Zealand Difference Ahead
1990s 34.16 29.06 5.1 Ireland
2000s 21.62 11.83 9.79 Ireland
2010s 69.01 6.52 62.5 Ireland
2020s 30.87 21.08 9.79 Ireland
2030s 22.31 24.64 2.33 New Zealand

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher net debt, general government, percent of gdp, Ireland or New Zealand?
New Zealand, at 24.64 against 22.31 in Ireland as of 2030.
What is the difference in net debt, general government, percent of gdp between Ireland and New Zealand?
2.33, with New Zealand ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and New Zealand?
32 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2030.
How do Ireland and New Zealand rank globally for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
Ireland ranks 75th and New Zealand ranks 72nd 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