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
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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About this data
Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October