Gross government debt as a share of GDP in advanced economies 2001-2024

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Einar H. Dyvik
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Oct 7, 2024

In 2024, the gross government debt of Japan amounted to 255 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP), compared to 123 percent of the United States. This was an increase for both countries over 2001 levels, Meanwhile, Germany had the lowest government debt ratio at only 64 percent.

Gross government debt as a share of GDP in advanced economies from 2001 to 2024

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Statistic: Gross government debt as a share of GDP in advanced economies from 2001 to 2024

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April 2024

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2001 to 2024

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* Includes Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong SAR, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Republic of, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao SAR, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan Province of China, United Kingdom, United States.

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