Norway vs United Arab Emirates: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government

Norway
6.7
in 2030
United Arab Emirates
5.11
in 2030
Norway rank
3rd
United Arab Emirates rank
4th

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

  • Norway
  • United Arab Emirates
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How they compare

Norway currently reports 6.7 against 5.11 in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 1.59.

That makes Norway's figure about 1.3 times United Arab Emirates's.

The two have swapped places 9 times across 39 shared years of data; in 1992 it was United Arab Emirates ahead.

Norway ranks 3rd and United Arab Emirates ranks 4th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Norway averaged higher in 4 and United Arab Emirates in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Norway United Arab Emirates Difference Ahead
1990s 1.05 1.56 0.5044 United Arab Emirates
2000s 11.22 8.47 2.76 Norway
2010s 6.46 2.3 4.16 Norway
2020s 9.32 5.32 3.99 Norway
2030s 6.7 5.11 1.6 Norway

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, Norway or United Arab Emirates?
Norway, at 6.7 against 5.11 in United Arab Emirates as of 2030.
What is the difference in primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government between Norway and United Arab Emirates?
1.59, with Norway ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and United Arab Emirates?
39 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2030.
How do Norway and United Arab Emirates rank globally for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
Norway ranks 3rd and United Arab Emirates ranks 4th 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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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