United States vs United Kingdom: Gov. Debt

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🇺🇸 United States

123.0% of GDP

Rank #2

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

101.0% of GDP

Rank #5

Difference (A − B)

22.0% of GDP

% difference vs B

+21.8%

Historical chart

Key context

  • United States period change: 0.6% · United Kingdom: 0.8%
  • Latest observation: 2025 / 2025 · status preliminary / preliminary
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