United Kingdom vs United States: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP
United Kingdom
96.44
in 2030
United States
116.8
in 2030
United Kingdom rank
6th
United States rank
4th
Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time
- United Kingdom
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 116.8 against 96.44 in United Kingdom, a difference of 20.36.
That makes United States's figure about 1.2 times United Kingdom's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 29 shared years of data; in 2002 it was United States ahead.
United Kingdom ranks 6th and United States ranks 4th of 90 countries.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39.53 | 46.11 | 6.58 | United States |
| 2010s | 76.17 | 78.12 | 1.95 | United States |
| 2020s | 94.06 | 100.88 | 6.83 | United States |
| 2030s | 96.44 | 116.8 | 20.36 | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher net debt, general government, percent of gdp, United Kingdom or United States?
- United States, at 116.8 against 96.44 in United Kingdom as of 2030.
- What is the difference in net debt, general government, percent of gdp between United Kingdom and United States?
- 20.36, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom and United States?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2030.
- How do United Kingdom and United States rank globally for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
- United Kingdom ranks 6th and United States ranks 4th 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