Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of in China
China: Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of was -7.99 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2030)
-7.99
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
185th
of 195 countries
All-time high
0.058
in 2007
All-time low
-9.56
in 2020
Years of data
40
1991–2030
Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of in China, 1991–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
China recorded -7.99 for net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in 2030.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 16.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in China peaked at 0.058 in 2007 and was at its lowest, -9.56, in 2020.
China ranks 185th of 195 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, Percent of in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -1.04 | — |
| 1992 | -1.22 | +17.3% |
| 1993 | -0.889 | -26.9% |
| 1994 | -1.68 | +88.6% |
| 1995 | -0.9439 | -43.7% |
| 1996 | -0.7331 | -22.3% |
| 1997 | -0.7259 | -1.0% |
| 1998 | -1.08 | +48.2% |
| 1999 | -2.3 | +113.4% |
| 2000 | -2.81 | +22.5% |
| 2001 | -2.56 | -8.9% |
| 2002 | -2.84 | +11.0% |
| 2003 | -2.36 | -17.0% |
| 2004 | -1.49 | -36.9% |
| 2005 | -1.38 | -7.3% |
| 2006 | -1.13 | -18.4% |
| 2007 | 0.058 | -105.2% |
| 2008 | -0.0244 | -142.0% |
| 2009 | -1.72 | +6963.7% |
| 2010 | -0.3558 | -79.3% |
| 2011 | -0.0964 | -72.9% |
| 2012 | -0.2967 | +207.8% |
| 2013 | -0.8227 | +177.2% |
| 2014 | -0.6717 | -18.3% |
| 2015 | -2.5 | +272.2% |
| 2016 | -3.33 | +33.1% |
| 2017 | -3.34 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | -4.2 | +25.9% |
| 2019 | -6 | +42.9% |
| 2020 | -9.56 | +59.3% |
| 2021 | -5.9 | -38.3% |
| 2022 | -7.32 | +24.0% |
| 2023 | -6.71 | -8.3% |
| 2024 | -7.34 | +9.5% |
| 2025 | -8.57 | +16.7% |
| 2026 | -8.51 | -0.7% |
| 2027 | -8.38 | -1.5% |
| 2028 | -8.22 | -2.0% |
| 2029 | -8.04 | -2.2% |
| 2030 | -7.99 | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -1.18 | -2.3 | -0.7259 | 9 |
| 2000s | -1.63 | -2.84 | 0.058 | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.16 | -6 | -0.0964 | 10 |
| 2020s | -7.86 | -9.56 | -5.9 | 10 |
| 2030s | -7.99 | -7.99 | -7.99 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in China?
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in China was -7.99 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 0.058 in 2007.
- What is the lowest net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.56 in 2020.
- How does China rank for net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of?
- China ranks 185th out of 195 countries with data for 2030.
- Is net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October