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Bosnia and Herzegovina Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

30.65% +1.12% (+3.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #151 Global Peak 56.04% (1999) Source IMF WEO

Bosnia and Herzegovina Government Debt to GDP (1998–2025)

Overview

Bosnia and Herzegovina's government debt to gdp stood at 30.65% in 2025, a rise of +1.12% from 2024. The IMF projects 30.65% by 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 151st globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 35.39% - -
2029* IMF 34.25% - -
2028* IMF 33.41% - -
2027* IMF 32.46% - -
2026* IMF 31.56% - -
2025* IMF 30.65% - -
2025 30.65% +1.12% #151
2024 29.53% +0.54% #30
2023 28.98% −2.24% #30
2022 31.22% −4.53% #33
2021 35.75% −1.50% #33
2020 37.25% +4.47% #35
2019 32.78% −1.73% #40
2018 34.51% −4.11% #46
2017 38.62% −6.26% #59
2016 44.87% −1.50% #88
2015 46.38% −0.76% #103
2014 47.14% +3.39% #115
2013 43.76% +0.20% #111
2012 43.56% +2.62% #114
2011 40.94% −1.26% #107
Show all years (1998-2025)
* 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 14.0% Real rate -7.6%
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

Bosnia and Herzegovina matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina's government debt to gdp?

Bosnia and Herzegovina's government debt to gdp was 30.65% in 2025. Ranked 151st globally. This represents a 3.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnia and Herzegovina's government debt to gdp peaked at 56.04% in 1999.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 18.17% in 2007.

How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank in government debt to gdp?

Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 151st 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025?

Bosnia and Herzegovina's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 30.65% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 30.65%. This ranks 151st in the world.

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