United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland vs United States of America: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
96.44
in 2030
United States of America
116.8
in 2030
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
6th
United States of America rank
4th

Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
  • United States of America
20406080100120199120102030

How they compare

United States of America currently reports 116.8 against 96.44 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 20.36.

That makes United States of America's figure about 1.2 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 29 shared years of data; in 2002 it was United States of America ahead.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 6th and United States of America ranks 4th of 90 countries.

United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland United States of America Difference Ahead
2000s 39.53 46.11 6.58 United States of America
2010s 76.17 78.12 1.95 United States of America
2020s 94.06 100.88 6.83 United States of America
2030s 96.44 116.8 20.36 United States of America

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher net debt, general government, percent of gdp, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or United States of America?
United States of America, at 116.8 against 96.44 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2030.
What is the difference in net debt, general government, percent of gdp between United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America?
20.36, with United States of America ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America?
29 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2030.
How do United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America rank globally for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 6th and United States of America 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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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