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Dominican Republic Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

59.96% +1.16% (+2.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #74 Global Peak 71.81% (2020) Source IMF WEO

Dominican Republic Government Debt to GDP (1997–2025)

Overview

Dominican Republic's government debt to gdp stood at 59.96% in 2025, a rise of +1.16% from 2024. The IMF projects 59.96% by 2025. Dominican Republic ranked 74th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 51.98% - -
2029* IMF 53.90% - -
2028* IMF 55.65% - -
2027* IMF 57.25% - -
2026* IMF 58.92% - -
2025* IMF 59.96% - -
2025 59.96% +1.16% #74
2024 58.79% −1.72% #105
2023 60.51% +0.93% #110
2022 59.58% −3.24% #104
2021 62.82% −8.99% #105
2020 71.81% +18.36% #123
2019 53.46% +2.66% #104
2018 50.80% +1.32% #100
2017 49.48% +2.79% #99
2016 46.69% +1.87% #95
2015 44.81% −0.21% #98
2014 45.02% −1.79% #111
2013 46.81% +4.40% #118
2012 42.40% +3.30% #112
2011 39.11% +1.76% #103
Show all years (1997-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Orthodox Tightening Cycle
Inflation above 40%, lending rate above 30%, rate-inflation gap narrowing, reserves stable or rising. Signals credible monetary tightening.
Inflation 51.5% Rate 32.6% Gap -18.8pp Reserves YoY +195.6%
Occurred 311 times, 177 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Rate
19.4%
Gap
-8.8pp
Reserves YoY
+2.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Rate
61.7%
Gap
-158.2pp
Reserves YoY
+28.1%
Inflation
28.3%
Rate
24.3%
Gap
-4.0pp
Reserves YoY
+35.8%
Inflation
33.9%
Rate
17.8%
Gap
-16.1pp
Reserves YoY
+2.9%
Inflation
17.0%
Rate
20.8%
Gap
+3.8pp
Reserves YoY
+1.5%
Inflation
17.1%
Rate
15.3%
Gap
-1.8pp
Reserves YoY
+10.9%

Analysis

Dominican Republic matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dominican Republic's government debt to gdp?

Dominican Republic's government debt to gdp was 59.96% in 2025. Ranked 74th globally. This represents a 2.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic's government debt to gdp peaked at 71.81% in 2020.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Dominican Republic?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Dominican Republic was 13.25% in 1998.

How does Dominican Republic rank in government debt to gdp?

Dominican Republic ranks 74th 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 Dominican Republic in 2025?

Dominican Republic's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 59.96% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Dominican Republic in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Dominican Republic in 2025 was 59.96%. This ranks 74th in the world.

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