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

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

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

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

How they compare

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