Republic of Korea vs Taiwan, China: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP

Republic of Korea
12.88
in 2030
Taiwan, China
7.96
in 2030
Republic of Korea rank
81st
Taiwan, China rank
84th

Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Republic of Korea
  • Taiwan, China
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How they compare

Republic of Korea currently reports 12.88 against 7.96 in Taiwan, China, a difference of 4.92.

That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 1.6 times Taiwan, China's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Taiwan, China ahead.

Republic of Korea ranks 81st and Taiwan, China ranks 84th of 90 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Republic of Korea averaged higher in 1 and Taiwan, China in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Korea Taiwan, China Difference Ahead
2010s -1.69 33.63 35.32 Taiwan, China
2020s 8.05 21.86 13.81 Taiwan, China
2030s 12.88 7.96 4.92 Republic of Korea

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher net debt, general government, percent of gdp, Republic of Korea or Taiwan, China?
Republic of Korea, at 12.88 against 7.96 in Taiwan, China as of 2030.
What is the difference in net debt, general government, percent of gdp between Republic of Korea and Taiwan, China?
4.92, with Republic of Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Taiwan, China?
18 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2030.
How do Republic of Korea and Taiwan, China rank globally for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
Republic of Korea ranks 81st and Taiwan, China 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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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