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Government Net Lending and Borrowing (% of GDP)

Nauru, Norway, Equatorial Guinea, Lesotho · 1972 - 2024 · source: World Bank WDI · updated 2026-10-15 · 158 economies

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Latest 23-year picture: Norway (16.45, 2023) leads with 16.45 in 2023 (unit: % of GDP); Cyprus 5.43, Denmark 3.41 follow. 25 economies tracked; leader trend is rising over the recorded window. For investors this helps benchmark a country against the global leader and the regional pack.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Government Net Lending and Borrowing (% of GDP)?

Government Net Lending and Borrowing (% of GDP) is a cross-country economic indicator tracked by 24Peaks, compiled from World Bank WDI. The dataset covers 158 economies for 1972-2024.

What is the latest Government Net Lending and Borrowing (% of GDP) value for Nauru?

The latest available Government Net Lending and Borrowing (% of GDP) value for Nauru is 15.13, as of 2024.

Which country has the highest Government Net Lending and Borrowing (% of GDP)?

As of the latest available year (2024), Nauru leads with a value of 15.13.

How has Government Net Lending and Borrowing (% of GDP) changed in Nauru over time?

Between 2014 and 2024, Government Net Lending and Borrowing (% of GDP) in Nauru increased from 8.58 to 15.13 (6.55 net change).

What years does the Government Net Lending and Borrowing (% of GDP) data cover?

The Government Net Lending and Borrowing (% of GDP) dataset covers 1972-2024, compiled from World Bank WDI.

Ranking Race — Government Net Lending and Borrowing (% of GDP)

1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher

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Real annual global ranks, 1972 - 2024. Nicaragua climbed from #68 to #11 (overtook Vanuatu). Gaps in a lane = missing data that year.

Key events for Nicaragua ↓

Key Events — Nicaragua

Auto-detected from rank data + curated milestones

1991
Climbed 64 places in global rank auto
1992
Fell 27 places in global rank auto
2000
Fell 26 places in global rank auto
2002
Climbed 29 places in global rank auto
2009
Climbed 20 places in global rank auto
2018
Fell 26 places in global rank auto
2019
Climbed 30 places in global rank auto
2020
Climbed 36 places in global rank auto