United Kingdom vs World: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP
United Kingdom
96.44
in 2030
World
81.81
in 2030
United Kingdom rank
6th
World rank
4th
Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time
- United Kingdom
- World
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 96.44 against 81.81 in World, a difference of 14.63.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.2 times World's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 40 shared years of data; in 1991 it was World ahead.
United Kingdom ranks 6th and World ranks 4th of 90 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, United Kingdom averaged higher in 3 and World in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35.37 | 44.4 | 9.02 | World |
| 2000s | 37.86 | 49.38 | 11.52 | World |
| 2010s | 76.17 | 64.78 | 11.39 | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 94.06 | 75.76 | 18.29 | United Kingdom |
| 2030s | 96.44 | 81.81 | 14.64 | United Kingdom |
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 World?
- United Kingdom, at 96.44 against 81.81 in World as of 2030.
- What is the difference in net debt, general government, percent of gdp between United Kingdom and World?
- 14.63, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom and World?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2030.
- How do United Kingdom and World rank globally for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
- United Kingdom ranks 6th and World 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