Ireland vs Panama: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government
Ireland
1.32
in 2030
Panama
1.3
in 2030
Ireland rank
50th
Panama rank
51st
Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government over time
- Ireland
- Panama
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 1.32 against 1.3 in Panama, a difference of 0.02.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 36 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Panama ahead.
Ireland ranks 50th and Panama ranks 51st of 188 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 3 and Panama in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Panama | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.39 | 3.81 | 0.575 | Ireland |
| 2000s | 0.0866 | 2.5 | 2.42 | Panama |
| 2010s | -4.27 | -0.5845 | 3.68 | Panama |
| 2020s | 1.05 | -2.03 | 3.08 | Ireland |
| 2030s | 1.32 | 1.3 | 0.0135 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, Ireland or Panama?
- Ireland, at 1.32 against 1.3 in Panama as of 2030.
- What is the difference in primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government between Ireland and Panama?
- 0.02, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Panama?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2030.
- How do Ireland and Panama rank globally for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
- Ireland ranks 50th and Panama ranks 51st 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