South Korea vs Taiwan: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP
South Korea
12.88
in 2030
Taiwan
7.96
in 2030
South Korea rank
81st
Taiwan rank
84th
Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time
- South Korea
- Taiwan
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 12.88 against 7.96 in Taiwan, a difference of 4.92.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.6 times Taiwan's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Taiwan ahead.
South Korea ranks 81st and Taiwan ranks 84th of 90 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Taiwan in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Taiwan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -1.69 | 33.63 | 35.32 | Taiwan |
| 2020s | 8.05 | 21.86 | 13.81 | Taiwan |
| 2030s | 12.88 | 7.96 | 4.92 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher net debt, general government, percent of gdp, South Korea or Taiwan?
- South Korea, at 12.88 against 7.96 in Taiwan as of 2030.
- What is the difference in net debt, general government, percent of gdp between South Korea and Taiwan?
- 4.92, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Taiwan?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2030.
- How do South Korea and Taiwan rank globally for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
- South Korea ranks 81st and Taiwan ranks 84th 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