Country comparison
Government Debt by Country
Government debt measures the total stock of liabilities owed by the central government, usually published quarterly as a headline level or as a debt-to-GDP ratio.
Why compare Government Debt across countries?
Debt levels themselves move slowly, but the trajectory and the fiscal-funding path matter for currency risk premia, especially in stressed environments. The mini-budget GBP crash in 2022 and periodic eurozone-periphery spread blowouts are reminders that fiscal credibility is an FX driver, not just a bond-market one.
How to read the country list
Read as a share of GDP, not in nominal currency. Watch the fiscal-deficit trajectory and the average maturity of outstanding debt to gauge refinancing risk.
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| Country / Currency | Frequency | Unit | Source | History | Links |
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United States
USD / US Dollar
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Quarterly | USD bn | US Treasury | History from 2000-03-31 (26.2 years) |