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Bahamas, The Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

74.07% +0.26% (+0.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #46 Global Peak 90.66% (2021) Source IMF WEO

Bahamas, The Government Debt to GDP (1990–2025)

Overview

Bahamas, The's government debt to gdp stood at 74.07% in 2025, a rise of +0.26% from 2024. The IMF projects 74.07% by 2025. Bahamas, The ranked 46th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 66.28% - -
2029* IMF 68.31% - -
2028* IMF 70.28% - -
2027* IMF 71.74% - -
2026* IMF 72.88% - -
2025* IMF 74.07% - -
2025 74.07% +0.26% #46
2024 73.81% −4.48% #142
2023 78.29% −6.37% #142
2022 84.66% −6.01% #155
2021 90.66% +18.74% #159
2020 71.93% +11.61% #124
2019 60.31% −1.20% #129
2018 61.51% +6.86% #130
2017 54.65% +3.59% #112
2016 51.06% +1.12% #107
2015 49.94% +2.19% #106
2014 47.75% +3.50% #117
2013 44.25% +6.66% #115
2012 37.59% +2.33% #99
2011 35.26% +1.38% #86
Show all years (1990-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 11.1% Real rate -5.7%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

Bahamas, The matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 1981. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bahamas, The's government debt to gdp?

Bahamas, The's government debt to gdp was 74.07% in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Bahamas, The?

Bahamas, The's government debt to gdp peaked at 90.66% in 2021.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Bahamas, The?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Bahamas, The was 13.22% in 1990.

How does Bahamas, The rank in government debt to gdp?

Bahamas, The ranks 46th 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 Bahamas, The in 2025?

Bahamas, The's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 74.07% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Bahamas, The in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Bahamas, The in 2025 was 74.07%. This ranks 46th in the world.

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