Government Debt

Economy % yearly updates Updated 2025-08-22

Central government debt, total as a percentage of GDP.

Global Distribution

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Highest Government Debt

Sudan Sudan

865.87

%

Lowest Government Debt

United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates

1.85

%

Country Rankings by Government Debt

Rank Country Value Year
1 Sudan Sudan 865.87 % 1999
2 Japan Japan 215.91 % 2022
3 Greece Greece 190.61 % 2023
4 Singapore Singapore 175.6 % 2023
5 Seychelles Seychelles 174.68 % 2008
6 Cote d'Ivoire Cote d'Ivoire 171.07 % 1995
7 United Kingdom United Kingdom 138.64 % 2023
8 Barbados Barbados 133.2 % 2016
9 Lebanon Lebanon 128.64 % 1999
10 United States United States 114.76 % 2023

Regional Analysis

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Historical Trend

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Methodology & Sources

Data Sources
  • World Bank Open Data
  • International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  • United Nations Statistical Division
  • National Statistical Offices
Calculation Method

The indicator values are calculated using standardized methodologies recommended by international statistical organizations. Annual data is aggregated from quarterly or monthly reports where available. Regional averages are weighted by each country's contribution to the regional total.

Note: Data may be subject to revisions by source organizations. Missing values are interpolated when appropriate methodology exists.