Sweden vs Switzerland: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP

Sweden
15.01
in 2030
Switzerland
12.28
in 2030
Sweden rank
80th
Switzerland rank
82nd

Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
1020304050199120102030

How they compare

Sweden currently reports 15.01 against 12.28 in Switzerland, a difference of 2.73.

That makes Sweden's figure about 1.2 times Switzerland's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 37 shared years of data; in 1994 it was Sweden ahead.

Sweden ranks 80th and Switzerland ranks 82nd of 90 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Sweden averaged higher in 2 and Switzerland in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Sweden Switzerland Difference Ahead
1990s 47.52 27.84 19.68 Sweden
2000s 23.36 34.61 11.25 Switzerland
2010s 10.28 20.64 10.36 Switzerland
2020s 11.77 16.69 4.92 Switzerland
2030s 15.01 12.28 2.73 Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher net debt, general government, percent of gdp, Sweden or Switzerland?
Sweden, at 15.01 against 12.28 in Switzerland as of 2030.
What is the difference in net debt, general government, percent of gdp between Sweden and Switzerland?
2.73, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sweden and Switzerland?
37 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2030.
How do Sweden and Switzerland rank globally for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
Sweden ranks 80th and Switzerland ranks 82nd 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