TOP 10 Countries by General government gross debt - percent of GDP

Visualized video shows TOP 10 Countries by General government gross debt (percent of GDP - Gross Domestic Product) History since 1980 to 2024.

General government debt-to-GDP ratio measures the gross debt of the general government as a percentage of GDP. It is a key indicator for the sustainability of government finance. Debt is calculated as the sum of the following liability categories (as applicable): currency and deposits; debt securities, loans; insurance, pensions and standardised guarantee schemes, and other accounts payable. Changes in government debt over time primarily reflect the impact of past government deficits.


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