Which country has the highest government debt?

Venezuela has the highest government debt at 308.75% of GDP as of 2025.

Which country has the lowest government debt?

Liechtenstein has the lowest government debt at 0.525% of GDP as of 2025.

The global average for government debt is 59.54% of GDP as of 2025.

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Which country has the highest government debt?: Venezuela has the highest government debt at 308.75% of GDP as of 2025.
Which country has the lowest government debt?: Liechtenstein has the lowest government debt at 0.525% of GDP as of 2025.
What is the global average for government debt?: The global average for government debt is 59.54% of GDP as of 2025.

Year	Govt Debt Percent GDP	Govt Revenue Percent GDP	Govt Expenditure Percent GDP
2025	—	71.21	102.27
2024	—	70.36	96.29
2023	—	73.57	80.74
2022	—	85.78	62.19
2021	—	79.53	64.71
2020	—	35.07	57.34
2019	—	59.24	47.31
2018	—	46.95	37.56
2017	—	23.86	34.93
2016	—	12.75	42.04

Source: IMF World Economic Outlook · Updated May 2026