Government finances

Central government data (World Bank WDI). Not directly comparable with EU Maastricht figures which use general government.

Government debt
27.8% GDP
2020
Govt expenditure
23.4% GDP
2020
Budget surplus
6.9% GDP
2020

Price level

Micronesia, Fed. Sts. is 4.1% cheaper than the USA overall (2025). Index: USA = 100.

Overall price level
95.9(USA=100)
2025

Source: World Bank WDI (PA.NUS.PPP / PA.NUS.FCRF × 100). GDP price level only.

Government debt since 2008

YearDebt (% GDP)Change
200826.8—
200925.7-1.1
201024.6-1.2
201125.5+0.9
201227.4+1.9
201326.6-0.8
201423.6-3
201530.4+6.7
201625.8-4.6
201731.4+5.6
201823.6-7.8
201924.1+0.5
202027.8+3.7

Data sources

DatasetSourceCoverage
Govt debt / expenditure / revenue / surplusWorld Bank WDI (GC.* indicators)2000–2024
Price level index (USA=100)World Bank WDI PPP/XR ratio1990–2023
Labour tax wedgeEurostat earn_nt_taxrateEEA/EU only
Statutory tax ratesOECD / EC Taxation Trends 2024EU+EFTA only