France vs United States: Cyclically adjusted balance, General government, Percent of potential

France
-6.38
in 2030
United States
-7.55
in 2030
France rank
82nd
United States rank
85th

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

  • France
  • United States
-10-8-6-4-2199120102030

How they compare

France currently reports -6.38 against -7.55 in United States, a difference of 1.17.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 29 shared years of data; in 2002 it was France ahead.

France ranks 82nd and United States ranks 85th of 88 countries.

France has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade France United States Difference Ahead
2000s -3.98 -4.73 0.7457 France
2010s -3.31 -5.48 2.17 France
2020s -5.58 -8.1 2.52 France
2030s -6.38 -7.55 1.17 France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential, France or United States?
France, at -6.38 against -7.55 in United States as of 2030.
What is the difference in cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential between France and United States?
1.17, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and United States?
29 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2030.
How do France and United States rank globally for cyclically adjusted balance, general government, percent of potential?
France ranks 82nd and United States ranks 85th 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