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Barbados Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

99.78% −5.03% (-4.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #18 Global Peak 142.85% (2017) Source IMF WEO

Barbados Government Debt to GDP (1994–2025)

Overview

Barbados's government debt to gdp stood at 99.78% in 2025, a decline of +5.03% from 2024. The IMF projects 99.78% by 2025. Barbados ranked 18th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 75.94% - -
2029* IMF 80.18% - -
2028* IMF 84.72% - -
2027* IMF 89.50% - -
2026* IMF 94.62% - -
2025* IMF 99.78% - -
2025 99.78% −5.03% #18
2024 104.81% −6.67% #173
2023 111.48% −2.21% #173
2022 113.68% −7.91% #176
2021 121.59% −16.58% #176
2020 138.17% +30.52% #178
2019 107.65% −6.57% #179
2018 114.21% −28.64% #182
2017 142.85% +7.58% #183
2016 135.27% +3.65% #184
2015 131.62% +9.18% #184
2014 122.44% +4.04% #181
2013 118.40% +9.60% #180
2012 108.81% +9.78% #177
2011 99.03% +3.75% #172
Show all years (1994-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 9.4% GDP growth -0.3% Unemployment 11.2%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barbados's government debt to gdp?

Barbados's government debt to gdp was 99.78% in 2025. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 4.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Barbados?

Barbados's government debt to gdp peaked at 142.85% in 2017.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Barbados?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Barbados was 49.71% in 1999.

How does Barbados rank in government debt to gdp?

Barbados ranks 18th 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 Barbados in 2025?

Barbados's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 99.78% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

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

The government debt to gdp of Barbados in 2025 was 99.78%. This ranks 18th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_barbados_government-debt-to-gdp, title = {Barbados Government Debt to GDP}, url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/government-debt-to-gdp}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }