Lesotho vs Norway: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP

Lesotho
-1.51
in 2030
Norway
-184.84
in 2030
Lesotho rank
87th
Norway rank
90th

Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Lesotho
  • Norway
-200-150-100-50050199120102030

How they compare

Lesotho currently reports -1.51 against -184.84 in Norway, a difference of 183.33.

Across all 30 years both countries report, Lesotho has been ahead every year.

Lesotho ranks 87th and Norway ranks 90th of 90 countries.

Lesotho has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Lesotho Norway Difference Ahead
2000s 0.9178 -41.12 42.03 Lesotho
2010s 4.41 -66.91 71.32 Lesotho
2020s 13.88 -135.52 149.4 Lesotho
2030s -1.51 -184.84 183.33 Lesotho

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher net debt, general government, percent of gdp, Lesotho or Norway?
Lesotho, at -1.51 against -184.84 in Norway as of 2030.
What is the difference in net debt, general government, percent of gdp between Lesotho and Norway?
183.33, with Lesotho ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Norway?
30 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2030.
How do Lesotho and Norway rank globally for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
Lesotho ranks 87th and Norway ranks 90th 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