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Gabon Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

76.22% +3.50% (+4.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #42 Global Peak 90.14% (1993) Source IMF WEO

Gabon Government Debt to GDP (1990–2025)

Overview

Gabon's government debt to gdp stood at 76.22% in 2025, a rise of +3.50% from 2024. The IMF projects 76.22% by 2025. Gabon ranked 42nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 103.30% - -
2029* IMF 97.15% - -
2028* IMF 91.98% - -
2027* IMF 86.63% - -
2026* IMF 81.96% - -
2025* IMF 76.22% - -
2025 76.22% +3.50% #42
2024 72.72% +2.14% #139
2023 70.59% +5.00% #128
2022 65.59% −7.36% #119
2021 72.95% −10.10% #127
2020 83.04% +23.26% #141
2019 59.78% −2.56% #126
2018 62.34% −0.58% #134
2017 62.93% −1.57% #134
2016 64.50% +19.79% #135
2015 44.70% +10.64% #97
2014 34.06% +2.95% #72
2013 31.11% +9.67% #71
2012 21.44% +0.02% #42
2011 21.43% +0.13% #39
Show all years (1990-2025)
* 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 +27.7% GDP growth 5.6% C/A balance 8.3%
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

Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. 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 Gabon's government debt to gdp?

Gabon's government debt to gdp was 76.22% in 2025. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 4.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Gabon?

Gabon's government debt to gdp peaked at 90.14% in 1993.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Gabon?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Gabon was 20.05% in 2008.

How does Gabon rank in government debt to gdp?

Gabon ranks 42nd 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 Gabon in 2025?

Gabon's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 76.22% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

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

The government debt to gdp of Gabon in 2025 was 76.22%. This ranks 42nd in the world.

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