Iceland - Government Debt to GDP 1989

General government gross debt as % of GDP · IMF WEO
35.29% +4.70% from 1988 Global rank: 7th

Iceland's government debt to gdp was 35.29% in 1989, increased +4.70% from 30.59% in 1988. This was the 7th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1989
Government Debt to GDP by Country - 1989
RankCountryValueYoY
1st Kiribati 5.03% 104.5%
2nd Finland 14.27% -13.7%
3rd Australia 17.02% -
4th Lesotho 25.52% 9.4%
5th Norway 32.34% -0.3%
6th United Kingdom 32.53% -12.3%
7th Iceland 35.29% 15.4%
8th France 35.53% 2.5%
9th Spain 39.87% 3.6%
10th Trinidad and Tobago 51.90% -20.5%
11th New Zealand 54.90% 0.4%
12th Austria 56.64% -1.8%
13th Greece 60.67% 4.8%
14th Japan 65.67% -8.7%
15th Canada 70.99% 1.8%
16th Netherlands 73.74% 0.1%
17th Italy 98.40% 2.8%
18th Comoros 113.65% -5.2%
19th Belgium 126.41% -2.5%
20th Equatorial Guinea 187.03% 21.0%
21st Jordan 197.22% 19.2%

FAQ

What was Iceland's government debt to gdp in 1989?

Iceland's government debt to gdp in 1989 was 35.29%. This ranked 7th globally.

How did Iceland's government debt to gdp change in 1989?

Iceland's government debt to gdp increased by 15.4% in 1989 compared to 1988.

Which country had the highest government debt to gdp in 1989?

Jordan had the highest government debt to gdp in 1989 at 197.22%.

What is the government debt to gdp of Iceland in 1989?

The government debt to gdp of Iceland in 1989 was 35.29%. This ranked 7th globally.

How does 1989 compare to 1988 for Iceland's government debt to gdp?

Iceland's government debt to gdp went from 30.59% in 1988 to 35.29% in 1989, a 15.4% increase.

HistorySaid - pattern alert

Iceland matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1989. Historically: 311 occurrences, 177 successful (57%). Outcome 24 months later: 6.8%. View full analysis →