Economies with the Highest Debt-to-GDP Ratios ☁️

What we’re showing

This graphic shows the top 20 advanced economies, ranked by their gross debt-to-GDP ratio.

Key takeaway

11 of these economies have a debt-to-GDP ratio of over 100%.

Context

• The debt-to-GDP ratio measures a country’s public debt as a percentage of its annual GDP.
• A high ratio (over 100%) is not always an immediate cause for concern.
• Financial sustainability depends on factors like interest rates, economic growth, and investor confidence.