Countries ranked by their government debt as a percentage of GDP in 2025. Japan holds the highest debt-to-GDP ratio of any major economy, exceeding 250% — yet continues to borrow at near-zero interest rates due to the overwhelming domestic...
About: Countries with the Highest Debt-to-GDP Ratio 2025
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Countries ranked by their government debt as a percentage of GDP in 2025. Japan holds the highest debt-to-GDP ratio of any major economy, exceeding 250% — yet continues to borrow at near-zero interest rates due to the overwhelming domestic ownership of Japanese government bonds. AI-assisted data.
Key Findings
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Japan leads with 255 in 2025.
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Average value in 2025: 144 · median: 129.
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Gap in 2025: Japan is 2.4× larger than Canada.
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Countries with the Highest Debt-to-GDP Ratio 2025
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Data Points
8
8 categories
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1 year
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Top Value
255
Japan
Debt-to-GDP Ratio (%) · 2025
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Metrics
1
Debt-to-GDP Ratio (%)
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Period
2025
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2025 value · vs. 2025| # | Category | 2025 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Japan | 255 | 255 | +0% |
| 🥈 | Greece | 168 | 168 | +0% |
| 🥉 | Italy | 142 | 142 | +0% |
| 4 | Singapore | 134 | 134 | +0% |
| 5 | United States | 123 | 123 | +0% |
| 6 | France | 112 | 112 | +0% |
| 7 | Spain | 108 | 108 | +0% |
| 8 | Canada | 107 | 107 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2025
255
Maximum
107
Minimum
144
Average
129
Median
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