Gabon Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Gabon's government debt to gdp was 76.22% in 2025, ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 4.8% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 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.
Gabon's government debt-to‑GDP ratio has fallen sharply from an all‑time peak of 90.14 % in 1993 to a historic trough of 20.05 % in 2008, before rebounding to 76.22 % in 2025, placing the country 42nd in the world. The recent level is virtually identical to that of Fiji (76.62 %) and slightly above Guinea‑Bissau (76.17 %). Over the 36‑year series, the long‑term decline after the early‑1990s surge reflects a combination of fiscal consolidation and lower external borrowing, while the post‑2008 rise coincides with increased public spending and debt‑financed infrastructure projects. Compared with peers such as Hungary, whose ratio stands at 74.76 %, Gabon's debt burden remains modestly higher, suggesting limited fiscal headroom for further expansion without raising revenues or tightening expenditures. If the government sustains current fiscal discipline and diversifies revenue sources, the upward trajectory could stabilize or even reverse, keeping debt levels within manageable bounds.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Gabon's government debt to gdp was 76.22% in 2025. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 4.8% increase from the previous year.
Gabon's government debt to gdp peaked at 90.14% in 1993.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Gabon was 20.05% in 2008.
Gabon ranks 42nd globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Gabon's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 76.22% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Gabon in 2025 was 76.22%. This ranks 42nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gabon_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Gabon Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/government-debt-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}