Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government in Austria
Austria: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government was -1.56 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2030)
-1.56
Change on year
up 6.3%
World rank
135th
of 188 countries
All-time high
1.98
in 2001
All-time low
-7.08
in 2020
Years of data
40
1991–2030
Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government in Austria, 1991–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2030, primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in Austria stood at -1.56.
That represents a change of up 6.3% on the previous year and up 77.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in Austria peaked at 1.98 in 2001 and was at its lowest, -7.08, in 2020.
That places Austria 135th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government in Austria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -1.03 | — |
| 1992 | -0.1721 | -83.4% |
| 1993 | -2.03 | +1079.5% |
| 1994 | -2.55 | +25.5% |
| 1995 | -2.92 | +14.7% |
| 1996 | -1.05 | -64.1% |
| 1997 | 0.6523 | -162.1% |
| 1998 | 0.1906 | -70.8% |
| 1999 | 0.221 | +15.9% |
| 2000 | 0.6701 | +203.2% |
| 2001 | 1.98 | +194.8% |
| 2002 | 1.19 | -39.9% |
| 2003 | 0.5835 | -50.8% |
| 2004 | -2.64 | -552.9% |
| 2005 | -0.1803 | -93.2% |
| 2006 | -0.2589 | +43.6% |
| 2007 | 0.6712 | -359.3% |
| 2008 | 0.6526 | -2.8% |
| 2009 | -3.06 | -569.5% |
| 2010 | -2.21 | -27.8% |
| 2011 | -0.2901 | -86.9% |
| 2012 | 0.0683 | -123.5% |
| 2013 | 0.1805 | +164.4% |
| 2014 | 0.1078 | -40.3% |
| 2015 | 1.39 | +1186.2% |
| 2016 | 0.2318 | -83.3% |
| 2017 | 0.723 | +211.9% |
| 2018 | 1.51 | +109.2% |
| 2019 | 1.71 | +13.2% |
| 2020 | -7.08 | -513.8% |
| 2021 | -4.79 | -32.3% |
| 2022 | -2.55 | -46.8% |
| 2023 | -1.84 | -27.7% |
| 2024 | -3.6 | +95.1% |
| 2025 | -3.01 | -16.3% |
| 2026 | -2.55 | -15.1% |
| 2027 | -2.13 | -16.6% |
| 2028 | -1.75 | -17.9% |
| 2029 | -1.67 | -4.6% |
| 2030 | -1.56 | -6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -0.9662 | -2.92 | 0.6523 | 9 |
| 2000s | -0.0406 | -3.06 | 1.98 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.342 | -2.21 | 1.71 | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.1 | -7.08 | -1.67 | 10 |
| 2030s | -1.56 | -1.56 | -1.56 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Austria
More external debt data for Austria
- Other investment, Debt instruments 389.57 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 14.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 185.68 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 42,307 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 0.6723 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 38.71 billion (2024)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -3.59 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 10.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 20,164 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 0.3204 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in Austria?
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in Austria was -1.56 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 1.98 in 2001.
- What is the lowest primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.08 in 2020.
- How does Austria rank for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
- Austria ranks 135th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Primary 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