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This table shows each country's general government gross debt as a percentage of GDP, sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook (2025). This is the broadest measure of government indebtedness — it includes central government, state/regional governments and social security funds where applicable. It does not include private debt or central bank holdings.
Danger zone >100% GDP
High 60-100% GDP
Moderate 30-60% GDP
Low <30% GDP
📋 The UK (96% GDP) sits above the world average of 94%, ranks in the top quarter of most indebted countries, and has the highest 10-year gilt yield in the G7 at 5.15% — partly reflecting that elevated debt burden. Advanced economies average 110% GDP vs 74% for emerging/developing economies.
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Sources: IMF World Economic Outlook October 2025 — general government gross debt as % of GDP. Singapore figure includes government securities issued for monetary policy purposes; net debt is much lower (~−60% GDP, i.e. Singapore is a net creditor). Sudan figure reflects conflict-era debt accumulation. UK figure: ONS PSND 93.8% end-August 2026 (PSNFL measure used for fiscal rules); IMF uses broader general government measure at 96%. Data rounded to nearest whole number; minor discrepancies between IMF vintages possible. Not all IMF members report complete data; some figures are IMF estimates. World Economic Outlook database, October 2025 edition.