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Austria Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

82.03% +1.24% (+1.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #34 Global Peak 85.62% (2015) Source IMF WEO

Austria Government Debt to GDP (1988–2025)

Overview

Austria's government debt to gdp stood at 82.03% in 2025, a rise of +1.24% from 2024. The IMF projects 82.03% by 2025. Austria ranked 34th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 84.28% - -
2029* IMF 83.86% - -
2028* IMF 83.55% - -
2027* IMF 83.24% - -
2026* IMF 83.03% - -
2025* IMF 82.03% - -
2025 82.03% +1.24% #34
2024 80.79% +2.28% #147
2023 78.51% +0.13% #143
2022 78.38% −4.02% #142
2021 82.40% −0.79% #144
2020 83.18% +12.18% #142
2019 71.01% −3.58% #145
2018 74.59% −4.47% #152
2017 79.06% −4.36% #157
2016 83.42% −2.20% #163
2015 85.62% +0.41% #164
2014 85.21% +2.78% #165
2013 82.43% −0.50% #164
2012 82.94% −0.42% #167
2011 83.36% −0.30% #168
Show all years (1988-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +11.6% GDP growth 4.9% C/A balance 1.7%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Austria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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

What is Austria's government debt to gdp?

Austria's government debt to gdp was 82.03% in 2025. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Austria?

Austria's government debt to gdp peaked at 85.62% in 2015.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Austria?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Austria was 56.24% in 1990.

How does Austria rank in government debt to gdp?

Austria ranks 34th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government debt to gdp?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government debt to gdp of Austria in 2025?

Austria's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 82.03% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Austria in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Austria in 2025 was 82.03%. This ranks 34th in the world.

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