Debt-to-GDP Ratio:
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Debt-to-GDP Ratio:

  • Context:
    • The World Economic Outlook (WEO) Report of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mentions the countries with the highest Debt-to-GDP Ratio in 2026.
  • Key Points:
    • According to the IMF, global debt was approximately 94% of global GDP in 2025. It is expected to reach approximately 100% by 2029.
    • Countries with the highest Debt-to-GDP Ratio: Japan (204.4%), Singapore (171.9%), and Sudan (169.1%).
    • India: India’s Debt-to-GDP Ratio is estimated to be 55.6% in Financial Year 2026–27 (BE), while it was 56.1% in Financial Year 2025–26 (RE).
  • Definition: The Debt-to-GDP Ratio compares a country’s total government debt with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It indicates how much government debt a country has in relation to the size of its economy.
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