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Australia has the 103rd highest government debt among 189 countries with data in 2025.
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| Year | Govt Debt Percent GDP | Govt Revenue Percent GDP | Govt Expenditure Percent GDP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51.04 | 36.67 | 39.45 |
| 2024 | 50.61 | 36.46 | 38.72 |
| 2023 | 49.42 | 36.17 | 37.44 |
| 2022 | 50.05 | 35.23 | 37.44 |
| 2021 | 55.37 | 35.31 | 41.66 |
| 2020 | 56.91 | 35.61 | 44.31 |
| 2019 | 46.53 | 34.36 | 38.76 |
| 2018 | 41.6 | 35.48 | 36.73 |
| 2017 | 41.04 | 34.93 | 36.64 |
| 2016 | 40.46 | 34.73 | 37.15 |