What is New Zealand's government debt in 2025?

New Zealand's government debt is 54.73% of GDP as of 2025.

Which country has the highest government debt?

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

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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New Zealand has the 90th highest government debt among 189 countries with data in 2025.

What is New Zealand's government debt in 2025?: New Zealand's government debt is 54.73% of GDP as of 2025.
How does New Zealand rank globally for government debt?: New Zealand has the 90th highest government debt among 189 countries with data in 2025.
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	54.73	37.69	41.55
2024	51.43	38.51	41.71
2023	47.3	37.8	41.02
2022	46.89	37.71	41.67
2021	47.53	38.46	41.8
2020	43.18	37.67	41.89
2019	31.82	36.3	38.74
2018	28.12	37.38	36.06
2017	31.12	36.93	35.55
2016	33.36	37.36	36.38

Source: IMF World Economic Outlook · Updated May 2026