What is Sri Lanka's government debt in 2024?

Sri Lanka's government debt is 100.84% of GDP as of 2024.

Which country has the highest government debt?

Sudan has the highest government debt at 262.57% of GDP as of 2024.

Liechtenstein has the lowest government debt at 0.487% of GDP as of 2024.

The global average for government debt is 60.02% of GDP as of 2024.

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Sri Lanka has the 21st highest government debt among 191 countries with data in 2024.

What is Sri Lanka's government debt in 2024?: Sri Lanka's government debt is 100.84% of GDP as of 2024.
How does Sri Lanka rank globally for government debt?: Sri Lanka has the 21st highest government debt among 191 countries with data in 2024.
Which country has the highest government debt?: Sudan has the highest government debt at 262.57% of GDP as of 2024.
Which country has the lowest government debt?: Liechtenstein has the lowest government debt at 0.487% of GDP as of 2024.
What is the global average for government debt?: The global average for government debt is 60.02% of GDP as of 2024.

Year	Govt Debt Percent GDP	Govt Revenue Percent GDP	Govt Expenditure Percent GDP
2024	100.84	13.68	19.11
2023	110.38	11.21	19.54
2022	115.94	8.36	18.59
2021	102.67	8.31	20
2020	96.88	8.78	22.14
2019	82.59	11.93	19.45
2018	83.59	12.59	17.54
2017	72.26	12.79	17.88
2016	75	13.22	18.22
2015	76.33	12.63	19.27

Source: IMF World Economic Outlook · Updated May 2026