World's Richest Government. . .Interesting attachment for those who are financially inclined to get a better perspective on the world's economies We know the world's richest man is Carlos Slim Helu of Mexico,
followed by Bill Gates and Warren Buffet of USA. How about governments?
Which countries’ government is the richest (having most money that is, in US$)
If you are expecting North American and European nations, you might be disappointed.
While the countries look rich, wealthy European nations can't withstand a prolonged major financial crisis, just like Greece. The USA might have the biggest economy, but the American government is not at all rich; in fact, it can't even take out $150bn if asked to now without resorting to borrowing.
To date the US government has borrowed $14 trillion!
The UK, likewise, while the country/people are rich, the government isn't. The UK government’s debt stands at $9 trillion now.
World’s Richest Government
Richest governments after 2008-2009 financial crisis:
1. Peoples Republic of China National reserves:$2,454,300,000,000
2. Japan National reserves: $1,019,000,000,000
3. Russia National reserves: $458,020,000,000
4. Saudi Arabia National reserves:$395,467,000,000
5. Taiwan National reserves: $362,380,000,000
6. India National reserves: $279,422,000,000
7. South Korea National reserves:$274,220,000,000
8. Switzerland National reserves: $262,000,000,000
9. Hong Kong, China National reserves: $256,000,000,000
China’s gov't overspent $110bn last year, much on it towards modernizing their military, if it goes on like this their reserves can only last for 22 yrs.
The Malaysian gov't overspent $13bn last year, if it goes on like this their reserves can only last for 7 yrs.
The Singaporean government overspent $3bn last year, much of it rescuing their banks from financial crisis, if it goes on like this their reserves can last 68 yrs.
The Swiss gov't overspent $1bn last year, if it goes on like this their reserves can last 262 yrs.
A country normally can borrow up to 100% its GDP, a very strong industrial country or very financial stable nation can borrow up to perhaps 200% its GDP, debts over 250% GDP the country is bankrupted.
Greece's Debts Is 113.40%GDP, In Danger As It Is Not Considered A Strong Industrial Or Financial Country.
Iceland Is 107.60%, Also In Crisis As It Is Not So Strong Industrial Or Financially.
Singapore Debts Is 113.10%, Not In Hot Water Due To Its Global Financial Hub Status, And Also Its Financial Strength. It's Only Dangerous For Singapore When It Reaches 200%
Japan Debts Is 189.30%, Still Under Radar As A Powerful Industrial Nation. It Needs To Panic Only At Around 200%
US Has The World Largest Debts, But It Is Only 62%Its GDP, It Is Not In Any Immediate Danger Of Bankruptcy.
Zimbabwe Debts Is 282.60%GDP, It Is A Bankrupted Nation.
Malaysia Debts Is Currently At 53.70%GDP.
Hong Kong And Taiwan Is Doing Pretty Good With Debts At 32-37%GDP
South Korea Is Even Better With Debts At 23.5%GDP
China Is Very Stable With Debts At 16.90%GDP
Russia Is Like A Big Mountain With Debts Only At 6.30%GDP
There Are Only 5 Countries With No Debt (I.E. 0%) –
Brunei, Liechtenstein, Palau, Nieu, And Macau Of China.