Greece Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Overview
Greece's government debt to gdp stood at 146.69% in 2025, a decline of +8.10% from 2024. The IMF projects 146.69% by 2025. Greece ranked 4th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 130.20% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 132.94% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 135.57% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 138.11% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 141.87% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 146.69% | - | - |
| 2025 | 146.69% | −8.10% | #4 |
| 2024 | 154.79% | −10.37% | #184 |
| 2023 | 165.16% | −13.28% | #184 |
| 2022 | 178.44% | −19.37% | #185 |
| 2021 | 197.81% | −12.12% | #186 |
| 2020 | 209.93% | +26.24% | #186 |
| 2019 | 183.69% | −5.86% | #186 |
| 2018 | 189.55% | +6.93% | #186 |
| 2017 | 182.62% | −1.05% | #187 |
| 2016 | 183.68% | +3.67% | #187 |
| 2015 | 180.00% | −2.82% | #187 |
| 2014 | 182.82% | +2.31% | #187 |
| 2013 | 180.51% | +16.23% | #187 |
| 2012 | 164.28% | −10.80% | #187 |
| 2011 | 175.08% | +27.23% | #185 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Greece matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1996. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Greece's Government Debt to GDP, at 146.69%, remains substantially high. Jerome Powell's warning about the US debt trajectory underscores the global concern over unsustainable national debt, a challenge Greece has faced through multiple crises. The focus on increased spending for Baby Boomers also highlights demographic pressures, such as pension costs, which are significant long-term fiscal considerations for nations like Greece in managing their debt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Greece's government debt to gdp was 146.69% in 2025. Ranked 4th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from the previous year.
Greece's government debt to gdp peaked at 209.93% in 2020.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Greece was 22.84% in 1980.
Greece ranks 4th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Greece's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 146.69% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Greece in 2025 was 146.69%. This ranks 4th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_greece_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Greece Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/greece/government-debt-to-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}