Colombia vs Ireland: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government

Colombia
1.2
in 2030
Ireland
1.32
in 2030
Colombia rank
53rd
Ireland rank
50th

Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government over time

  • Colombia
  • Ireland
-30-20-10010199120102030

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 1.32 against 1.2 in Colombia, a difference of 0.12.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Colombia's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Ireland ahead.

Colombia ranks 53rd and Ireland ranks 50th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Colombia averaged higher in 2 and Ireland in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Colombia Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 0.6906 4.44 3.75 Ireland
2000s 1.2 0.0866 1.11 Colombia
2010s -0.4794 -4.27 3.79 Colombia
2020s -1.49 1.05 2.54 Ireland
2030s 1.2 1.32 0.1143 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, Colombia or Ireland?
Ireland, at 1.32 against 1.2 in Colombia as of 2030.
What is the difference in primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government between Colombia and Ireland?
0.12, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Ireland?
40 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2030.
How do Colombia and Ireland rank globally for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
Colombia ranks 53rd and Ireland ranks 50th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), 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

Indicator
Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
206 places, 7,312 data points, 1991–2030
Last refreshed

Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October