Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Domestic in India
India: Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Domestic was -42.02 trillion in 2031. ◆ Volatile
Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Domestic in India, 1988–2031
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, domestic in India is -42.02 trillion, measured in 2031. That is the lowest value across all 44 years on record.
The figure is down 7.7% on the previous year and down 88.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, domestic in India peaked at -282.84 billion in 1988 and was at its lowest, -42.02 trillion, in 2031.
India ranks 25th of 26 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Domestic in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | -282.84 billion | — |
| 1989 | -357.14 billion | +26.3% |
| 1990 | -439.56 billion | +23.1% |
| 1991 | -492.50 billion | +12.0% |
| 1992 | -600.82 billion | +22.0% |
| 1993 | -750.74 billion | +25.0% |
| 1994 | -821.74 billion | +9.5% |
| 1995 | -821.53 billion | -0.0% |
| 1996 | -935.25 billion | +13.8% |
| 1997 | -1.28 trillion | +36.7% |
| 1998 | -1.73 trillion | +35.0% |
| 1999 | -1.73 trillion | +0.2% |
| 2000 | -1.80 trillion | +4.0% |
| 2001 | -2.55 trillion | +42.0% |
| 2002 | -2.76 trillion | +8.0% |
| 2003 | -3.19 trillion | +15.6% |
| 2004 | -2.94 trillion | -7.9% |
| 2005 | -2.41 trillion | -17.9% |
| 2006 | -2.18 trillion | -9.8% |
| 2007 | -1.83 trillion | -15.9% |
| 2008 | -4.49 trillion | +145.5% |
| 2009 | -5.89 trillion | +31.2% |
| 2010 | -6.51 trillion | +10.5% |
| 2011 | -7.01 trillion | +7.7% |
| 2012 | -7.26 trillion | +3.5% |
| 2013 | -7.58 trillion | +4.5% |
| 2014 | -8.54 trillion | +12.6% |
| 2015 | -9.92 trillion | +16.2% |
| 2016 | -10.96 trillion | +10.4% |
| 2017 | -10.64 trillion | -2.9% |
| 2018 | -11.98 trillion | +12.6% |
| 2019 | -15.47 trillion | +29.1% |
| 2020 | -25.54 trillion | +65.1% |
| 2021 | -22.29 trillion | -12.7% |
| 2022 | -24.12 trillion | +8.2% |
| 2023 | -24.27 trillion | +0.6% |
| 2024 | -24.98 trillion | +2.9% |
| 2025 | -25.78 trillion | +3.2% |
| 2026 | -28.51 trillion | +10.6% |
| 2027 | -31.13 trillion | +9.2% |
| 2028 | -33.56 trillion | +7.8% |
| 2029 | -36.10 trillion | +7.6% |
| 2030 | -39.02 trillion | +8.1% |
| 2031 | -42.02 trillion | +7.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -319.99 billion | -357.14 billion | -282.84 billion | 2 |
| 1990s | -959.76 billion | -1.73 trillion | -439.56 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | -3.00 trillion | -5.89 trillion | -1.80 trillion | 10 |
| 2010s | -9.59 trillion | -15.47 trillion | -6.51 trillion | 10 |
| 2020s | -27.63 trillion | -36.10 trillion | -22.29 trillion | 10 |
| 2030s | -40.52 trillion | -42.02 trillion | -39.02 trillion | 2 |
Countries ranked near India
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- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per capita 1.1 NFL, US$ per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, domestic in India?
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, domestic in India was -42.02 trillion in 2031, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, domestic recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was -282.84 billion in 1988.
- What is the lowest net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, domestic recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was -42.02 trillion in 2031.
- How does India rank for net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, domestic?
- India ranks 25th out of 26 countries with data for 2031.
- Is net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, domestic rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Domestic currency (9/26/2025). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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