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Equatorial Guinea Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

36.60% +0.17% (+0.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #136 Global Peak 260.67% (1982) Source IMF WEO

Equatorial Guinea Government Debt to GDP (1980–2025)

Overview

Equatorial Guinea's government debt to gdp stood at 36.60% in 2025, a rise of +0.17% from 2024. The IMF projects 36.60% by 2025. Equatorial Guinea ranked 136th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 46.30% - -
2029* IMF 44.96% - -
2028* IMF 42.88% - -
2027* IMF 40.45% - -
2026* IMF 38.10% - -
2025* IMF 36.60% - -
2025 36.60% +0.17% #136
2024 36.44% −2.65% #45
2023 39.09% +9.33% #49
2022 29.76% −12.53% #29
2021 42.29% −7.09% #52
2020 49.39% +6.20% #76
2019 43.19% +2.62% #79
2018 40.57% +4.33% #70
2017 36.24% −4.90% #50
2016 41.14% +9.48% #77
2015 31.66% +19.10% #53
2014 12.56% +6.29% #17
2013 6.27% −0.83% #10
2012 7.10% −0.07% #11
2011 7.17% −0.72% #9
Show all years (1980-2025)
* 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 +3192.5% GDP growth 3.2% 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

Equatorial Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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 Equatorial Guinea's government debt to gdp?

Equatorial Guinea's government debt to gdp was 36.60% in 2025. Ranked 136th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Equatorial Guinea?

Equatorial Guinea's government debt to gdp peaked at 260.67% in 1982.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Equatorial Guinea?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Equatorial Guinea was 0.49% in 2008.

How does Equatorial Guinea rank in government debt to gdp?

Equatorial Guinea ranks 136th 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 Equatorial Guinea in 2025?

Equatorial Guinea's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 36.60% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Equatorial Guinea in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Equatorial Guinea in 2025 was 36.60%. This ranks 136th in the world.

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