Austria Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Austria's government debt to gdp was 82.03% in 2025, ranked 34th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 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.
Austria’s government debt-to‑GDP ratio has risen steadily since the early 1990s, moving from a trough of 56.24 % in 1990 to an all‑time peak of 85.61 % in 2015, before easing to 82.03 % in 2025, which places the country 34th in global rankings. The post‑2008 financial crisis and subsequent pandemic fiscal responses contributed to the upward trajectory, while modest consolidation efforts have prevented a return to pre‑2015 levels. Over the 38‑year series, Austria’s debt ratio remains lower than that of Finland (86.78 % in 2025) but comparable to India’s 81.36 % and Egypt’s 86.97 %, reflecting a middle‑range position among both advanced and emerging economies. The recent decline from the 2015 peak suggests that fiscal tightening and stronger growth could continue to moderate the debt burden, although any major economic shock or expansionary policy shift could reverse the downward trend.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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 →
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Frequently Asked Questions
Austria's government debt to gdp was 82.03% in 2025. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Austria's government debt to gdp peaked at 85.62% in 2015.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Austria was 56.24% in 1990.
Austria ranks 34th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Austria's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 82.03% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Austria in 2025 was 82.03%. This ranks 34th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Austria Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/austria/government-debt-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}