Countries ranked by gross government debt as a percentage of GDP in 2024, according to IMF World Economic Outlook Database. Japan holds the world's highest national debt-to-GDP ratio among major economies at over 260% — a consequence of thr...
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Countries ranked by gross government debt as a percentage of GDP in 2024, according to IMF World Economic Outlook Database. Japan holds the world's highest national debt-to-GDP ratio among major economies at over 260% — a consequence of three decades of economic stagnation, repeated fiscal stimulus packages, and an ageing population creating enormous pension and healthcare obligations, though Japan's debt is almost entirely domestically held, insulating it from the currency crises that affect heavily indebted developing nations.
Key Findings
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Japan leads with 261 in 2024.
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Average value in 2024: 135 · median: 119.
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Gap in 2024: Japan is 4.1× larger than Germany.
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Countries by National Debt to GDP Ratio 2024
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Data Points
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8 categories
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1 year
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Top Value
261
Japan
National Debt as % of GDP · 2024
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Metrics
1
National Debt as % of GDP
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Period
2024
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2024 value · vs. 2024| # | Category | 2024 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Japan | 261 | 261 | +0% |
| 🥈 | Greece | 167 | 167 | +0% |
| 🥉 | Italy | 141 | 141 | +0% |
| 4 | United States | 124 | 124 | +0% |
| 5 | France | 113 | 113 | +0% |
| 6 | Spain | 107 | 107 | +0% |
| 7 | Canada | 106 | 106 | +0% |
| 8 | Germany | 64 | 64 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2024
261
Maximum
64
Minimum
135
Average
119
Median
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