Gross government debt as a share of GDP in advanced economies 2001-2023

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Einar H. Dyvik,
Oct 16, 2023
In 2023, the gross government debt of Japan amounted to 255 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP), compared to 123 percent for the United States. This was an increase for both countries over 2001 levels, Meanwhile, Germany had the lowest government debt ratio at only 66 percent.

Gross government debt as a share of GDP in advanced economies from 2001 to 2023

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October 2023

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2001 to 2023

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* Includes Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, 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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