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United Kingdom - Government Debt to GDP 1980

Name: United Kingdom Government Debt to GDP 1980
Creator: IMF WEO
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General government gross debt as % of GDP · IMF WEO

42.52% Global rank: 5th

United Kingdom's government debt to gdp was 42.52% in 1980. This was the 5th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1980▾

Government Debt to GDP by Country - 1980
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Finland	10.89%	-
2nd	Spain	16.11%	-
3rd	France	21.30%	-
4th	Greece	22.84%	-
5th	United Kingdom	42.52%	-
6th	Netherlands	43.56%	-
7th	Canada	44.59%	-
8th	Norway	47.68%	-
9th	Japan	47.78%	-
10th	Belgium	76.80%	-
11th	Equatorial Guinea	146.23%	-

FAQ

What was United Kingdom's government debt to gdp in 1980?▾

United Kingdom's government debt to gdp in 1980 was 42.52%. This ranked 5th globally.

Which country had the highest government debt to gdp in 1980?▾

Equatorial Guinea had the highest government debt to gdp in 1980 at 146.23%.

What is the government debt to gdp of United Kingdom in 1980?▾

The government debt to gdp of United Kingdom in 1980 was 42.52%. This ranked 5th globally.

HistorySaid - pattern alert

United Kingdom matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1980. Historically: 311 occurrences, 177 successful (57%). Outcome 24 months later: 8.6%. View full analysis →

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