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Chile Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

42.74% +1.09% (+2.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #118 Global Peak 42.74% (2025) Source IMF WEO

Chile Government Debt to GDP (1991–2025)

Overview

Chile's government debt to gdp stood at 42.74% in 2025, a rise of +1.09% from 2024. The IMF projects 42.74% by 2025. Chile ranked 118th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 44.43% - -
2029* IMF 44.34% - -
2028* IMF 44.15% - -
2027* IMF 43.97% - -
2026* IMF 43.66% - -
2025* IMF 42.74% - -
2025 42.74% +1.09% #118
2024 41.65% +2.24% #59
2023 39.42% +1.51% #51
2022 37.91% +1.46% #48
2021 36.45% +4.07% #34
2020 32.38% +4.05% #28
2019 28.33% +2.53% #31
2018 25.80% +2.15% #30
2017 23.65% +2.55% #27
2016 21.10% +3.73% #23
2015 17.38% +2.36% #19
2014 15.02% +2.24% #22
2013 12.78% +0.85% #20
2012 11.94% +0.81% #18
2011 11.13% +2.52% #18
Show all years (1991-2025)
* 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 +10.0% GDP growth 5.9% C/A balance 0.9%
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

Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. 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 Chile's government debt to gdp?

Chile's government debt to gdp was 42.74% in 2025. Ranked 118th globally. This represents a 2.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Chile?

Chile's government debt to gdp peaked at 42.74% in 2025.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Chile?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Chile was 3.90% in 2007.

How does Chile rank in government debt to gdp?

Chile ranks 118th 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 Chile in 2025?

Chile's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 42.74% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

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

The government debt to gdp of Chile in 2025 was 42.74%. This ranks 118th in the world.

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