Scores of the cyclically adjusted primary balance (CAPB) and stratified according to the level of austerity
| Country | CAPB | Level of austerity |
| Denmark | 0.02 | Low |
| Finland | −0.1 | Low |
| Germany | 0.08 | Low |
| Norway | 0.14 | Low |
| Sweden | −0.43 | Low |
| Austria | 0.58 | Intermediate |
| Belgium | 0.35 | Intermediate |
| France | 0.52 | Intermediate |
| Italy | 0.64 | Intermediate |
| Netherlands | 0.74 | Intermediate |
| Greece | 3.43 | High |
| Iceland | 1.75 | High |
| Ireland | 1.83 | High |
| Portugal | 1.68 | High |
| Spain | 1.93 | High |
| UK | 0.86 | High |
The average annual change in the difference between taxes and non-interest spending 2013–2009 would be if the economy were at full employment. Higher score corresponds to higher level of austerity.