China vs United States: Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent
China
-6.08
in 2030
United States
-3.4
in 2030
China rank
84th
United States rank
81st
Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent over time
- China
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports -3.4 against -6.08 in China, a difference of 2.68.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 29 shared years of data; in 2002 it was China ahead.
China ranks 84th and United States ranks 81st of 86 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, China averaged higher in 2 and United States in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -0.4087 | -2.73 | 2.32 | China |
| 2010s | -1.35 | -3.43 | 2.09 | China |
| 2020s | -6.16 | -4.82 | 1.34 | United States |
| 2030s | -6.08 | -3.4 | 2.68 | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of, China or United States?
- United States, at -3.4 against -6.08 in China as of 2030.
- What is the difference in cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of between China and United States?
- 2.68, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and United States?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2030.
- How do China and United States rank globally for cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of?
- China ranks 84th and United States ranks 81st of 86 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Cyclically adjusted primary 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