China vs India: Cyclically adjusted balance, General government, Percent of potential

China
-7.99
in 2030
India
-6.63
in 2030
China rank
86th
India rank
84th

Cyclically adjusted balance, General government, Percent of potential over time

  • China
  • India
-10-7.5-5-2.50199120102030

How they compare

India currently reports -6.63 against -7.99 in China, a difference of 1.36.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1997 it was China ahead.

China ranks 86th and India ranks 84th of 88 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, China averaged higher in 4 and India in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade China India Difference Ahead
1990s -1.23 -9.07 7.84 China
2000s -1.07 -8.73 7.66 China
2010s -1.94 -7.32 5.38 China
2020s -7.38 -7.38 0.0024 China
2030s -7.99 -6.63 1.35 India

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential, China or India?
India, at -6.63 against -7.99 in China as of 2030.
What is the difference in cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential between China and India?
1.36, with India ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and India?
34 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2030.
How do China and India rank globally for cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential?
China ranks 86th and India ranks 84th of 88 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Cyclically adjusted balance, General government, Percent of potential GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Cyclically adjusted balance, General government, Percent of potential GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
102 places, 3,388 data points, 1991–2030
Last refreshed

Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October