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
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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About this data
Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October