Iraq vs United States of America: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government
Iraq
-4.06
in 2030
United States of America
-3.44
in 2030
Iraq rank
172nd
United States of America rank
169th
Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government over time
- Iraq
- United States of America
How they compare
United States of America currently reports -3.44 against -4.06 in Iraq, a difference of 0.62.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Iraq ahead.
Iraq ranks 172nd and United States of America ranks 169th of 188 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Iraq averaged higher in 3 and United States of America in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.68 | -3.58 | 5.26 | Iraq |
| 2010s | -2.05 | -4.04 | 1.99 | Iraq |
| 2020s | -3.19 | -5.13 | 1.94 | Iraq |
| 2030s | -4.06 | -3.44 | 0.6203 | United States of America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, Iraq or United States of America?
- United States of America, at -3.44 against -4.06 in Iraq as of 2030.
- What is the difference in primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government between Iraq and United States of America?
- 0.62, with United States of America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and United States of America?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2030.
- How do Iraq and United States of America rank globally for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
- Iraq ranks 172nd and United States of America ranks 169th 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
Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October