Afghanistan—Govt Gross Debt (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #184 of 190
Latest Value
8.8%
2024
YoY Change
+4.8%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#184
of 190 countries
Maximum
346.0%
2002
Minimum
6.1%
2019
CAGR
-15.4%
23 years
Last
8.8%
Previous
8.4%
Highest
346.0%
Lowest
6.1%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.8% | +4.8% |
| 2023 | 8.4% | -22.2% |
| 2022 | 10.8% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 11.2% | +53.4% |
| 2020 | 7.3% | +19.7% |
| 2019 | 6.1% | -17.6% |
| 2018 | 7.4% | -7.5% |
| 2017 | 8.0% | -4.8% |
| 2016 | 8.4% | -8.7% |
| 2015 | 9.2% | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 8.7% | +26.1% |
| 2013 | 6.9% | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 6.8% | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 7.5% | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 7.7% | -52.5% |
| 2009 | 16.2% | -15.2% |
| 2008 | 19.1% | -5.0% |
| 2007 | 20.1% | -12.6% |
| 2006 | 23.0% | -88.9% |
| 2005 | 206.4% | -15.8% |
| 2004 | 245.0% | -9.5% |
| 2003 | 270.6% | -21.8% |
| 2002 | 346.0% |
Top Countries — Govt Gross Debt (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 226.8% | 2026 |
| 2 | Singapore | 176.3% | 2026 |
| 3 | Sudan | 172.4% | 2026 |
| 4 | Venezuela, RB | 164.3% | 2024 |
| 5 | Lebanon | 163.8% | 2024 |
| 6 | Bahrain | 146.4% | 2026 |
| 7 | Greece | 141.9% | 2026 |
| 8 | Italy | 138.3% | 2026 |
| 9 | Maldives | 135.9% | 2026 |
| 10 | United States | 128.7% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Total gross government debt as a percentage of GDP. This indicator measures the total outstanding liabilities of the general government sector, including central, state/provincial, and local governments.
Methodology
Government debt includes all liabilities that require payment of interest and/or principal by the debtor in the future. This includes debt securities, loans, and other accounts payable. The IMF follows the Government Finance Statistics Manual (GFSM 2014) framework. Debt is reported on a gross basis (not netted against government assets).
Unit
Percent of GDP