What is Zambia's government debt in 2025?

Zambia's government debt is 86% 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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Zambia has the 33rd highest government debt among 189 countries with data in 2025.

What is Zambia's government debt in 2025?: Zambia's government debt is 86% of GDP as of 2025.
How does Zambia rank globally for government debt?: Zambia has the 33rd 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	86	25.89	29.72
2024	125.2	23.05	26.51
2023	129.06	21.91	27.38
2022	99.48	20.38	28.2
2021	111.05	22.37	30.5
2020	140	20.27	34.03
2019	103.33	20.41	29.82
2018	81.17	19.42	27.73
2017	66.61	17.48	24.97
2016	61.15	18.24	23.93

Source: IMF World Economic Outlook · Updated May 2026