United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland vs World: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
96.44
in 2030
World
81.81
in 2030
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
6th
World rank
4th
Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- World
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 96.44 against 81.81 in World, a difference of 14.63.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland'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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 6th and World ranks 4th of 90 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland averaged higher in 3 and World in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2020s | 94.06 | 75.76 | 18.29 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| 2030s | 96.44 | 81.81 | 14.64 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
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 World?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and World?
- 14.63, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and World?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2030.
- How do United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and World rank globally for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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