Brunei Darussalam Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Brunei Darussalam's government debt to gdp was 2.33% in 2025, ranked 181st globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 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.
Brunei Darussalam's government debt to GDP ratio has exhibited a relatively stable trend over the past two decades, with a notable peak in 2014 at 3.23 and a trough in 2006 at 0.59. Since then, the country's debt-to-GDP ratio has been trending downward, reaching a relatively low value of 2.33 in 2025, ranking 181st globally. This trajectory is distinct from that of Tuvalu, which has experienced a more volatile debt-to-GDP ratio, peaking at 3.64. The relatively low and stable debt-to-GDP ratio in Brunei Darussalam is a result of its prudent fiscal management and high crude oil prices, which have historically driven the country's economic growth. However, a decline in oil prices could potentially alter this trajectory, increasing the country's debt-to-GDP ratio and necessitating more stringent fiscal policies to mitigate this impact.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
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.
Brunei Darussalam's government debt to gdp peaked at 3.23% in 2014.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Brunei Darussalam was 0.59% in 2006.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 181st globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Brunei Darussalam's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 2.33% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was 2.33%. This ranks 181st in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Brunei Darussalam Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brunei-darussalam/government-debt-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}