Antigua and Barbuda Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Antigua and Barbuda's government debt to gdp was 65.68% in 2025, ranked 60th globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Antigua and Barbuda's government debt to gdp stood at 65.68% in 2025, a decline of +1.91% from 2024. The IMF projects 65.68% by 2025. Antigua and Barbuda ranked 60th globally.
Antigua and Barbuda’s government debt-to‑GDP ratio has fallen markedly over the 36‑year span covered by the IMF World Economic Outlook, descending from a high of 114.53 % in 2002 to a trough of 65.67 % in 2025, the lowest level recorded in the series and the 60th‑largest ratio among all economies. The decline reflects a post‑crisis consolidation effort that has reduced the debt burden by almost 49 percentage points, outpacing the modest improvements seen in peers such as Trinidad and Tobago (65.34 %) and South Sudan (65.95 %). While the current ratio remains above the regional average, the sustained downward trajectory suggests that fiscal discipline and modest growth have helped to stabilize public finances. Continued prudent budgeting, coupled with potential revenue‑raising reforms, will be crucial to maintaining the downward trend and preventing a reversal toward the early‑2000s peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 58.35% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 59.98% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 61.01% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 63.22% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 63.78% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 65.68% | - | - |
| 2025 | 65.68% | −1.91% | #60 |
| 2024 | 67.58% | −8.75% | #127 |
| 2023 | 76.33% | −5.70% | #138 |
| 2022 | 82.03% | −10.92% | #148 |
| 2021 | 92.95% | −7.51% | #161 |
| 2020 | 100.47% | +18.88% | #157 |
| 2019 | 81.59% | −2.75% | #157 |
| 2018 | 84.33% | −3.84% | #161 |
| 2017 | 88.18% | +5.12% | #166 |
| 2016 | 83.06% | −9.06% | #162 |
| 2015 | 92.13% | +0.24% | #170 |
| 2014 | 91.89% | +6.51% | #169 |
| 2013 | 85.38% | +8.45% | #166 |
| 2012 | 76.93% | −4.20% | #162 |
| 2011 | 81.13% | +1.73% | #165 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Antigua and Barbuda matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1984. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Antigua and Barbuda's government debt to gdp was 65.68% in 2025. Ranked 60th globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from the previous year.
Antigua and Barbuda's government debt to gdp peaked at 114.53% in 2002.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Antigua and Barbuda was 65.68% in 2025.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 60th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Antigua and Barbuda's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 65.68% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 was 65.68%. This ranks 60th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Antigua and Barbuda Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/antigua-and-barbuda/government-debt-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}