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Brunei Darussalam Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

2.33% +0.04% (+1.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #181 Global Peak 3.23% (2014) Source IMF WEO

Brunei Darussalam Government Debt to GDP (2006–2025)

Overview

Brunei Darussalam's government debt to gdp stood at 2.33% in 2025, a rise of +0.04% from 2024. The IMF projects 2.33% by 2025. Brunei Darussalam ranked 181st globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 1.82% - -
2029* IMF 1.91% - -
2028* IMF 2.01% - -
2027* IMF 2.12% - -
2026* IMF 2.26% - -
2025* IMF 2.33% - -
2025 2.33% +0.04% #181
2024 2.29% −0.04% #2
2023 2.33% +0.28% #2
2022 2.06% −0.46% #2
2021 2.51% −0.34% #3
2020 2.86% +0.28% #3
2019 2.58% −0.01% #3
2018 2.59% −0.24% #3
2017 2.83% −0.18% #3
2016 3.01% +0.05% #3
2015 2.95% −0.28% #4
2014 3.23% +1.02% #5
2013 2.21% +0.11% #5
2012 2.10% −0.03% #4
2011 2.13% +1.02% #3
Show all years (2006-2025)
* 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 +25.4% GDP growth 3.9% C/A balance 6.6%
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

Brunei Darussalam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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 Brunei Darussalam's government debt to gdp?

Brunei Darussalam's government debt to gdp was 2.33% in 2025. Ranked 181st globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Brunei Darussalam?

Brunei Darussalam's government debt to gdp peaked at 3.23% in 2014.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Brunei Darussalam?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Brunei Darussalam was 0.59% in 2006.

How does Brunei Darussalam rank in government debt to gdp?

Brunei Darussalam ranks 181st 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 Brunei Darussalam in 2025?

Brunei Darussalam's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 2.33% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Brunei Darussalam in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was 2.33%. This ranks 181st in the world.

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