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Madagascar Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

49.75% −0.58% (-1.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #103 Global Peak 113.84% (1991) Source IMF WEO

Madagascar Government Debt to GDP (1990–2025)

Overview

Madagascar's government debt to gdp stood at 49.75% in 2025, a decline of +0.58% from 2024. The IMF projects 49.75% by 2025. Madagascar ranked 103rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 49.54% - -
2029* IMF 51.66% - -
2028* IMF 51.58% - -
2027* IMF 51.37% - -
2026* IMF 50.95% - -
2025* IMF 49.75% - -
2025 49.75% −0.58% #103
2024 50.33% −2.33% #82
2023 52.66% +2.77% #92
2022 49.89% +0.45% #79
2021 49.44% −3.43% #71
2020 52.87% +11.62% #84
2019 41.25% −1.64% #73
2018 42.90% +2.77% #79
2017 40.13% −0.15% #70
2016 40.28% −3.78% #71
2015 44.06% +6.21% #92
2014 37.85% +1.61% #83
2013 36.24% +5.81% #85
2012 30.44% +0.49% #70
2011 29.95% −2.39% #69
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 +42.3% GDP growth 4.0% C/A balance 0.4%
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

Madagascar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2016. 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 Madagascar's government debt to gdp?

Madagascar's government debt to gdp was 49.75% in 2025. Ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Madagascar?

Madagascar's government debt to gdp peaked at 113.84% in 1991.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Madagascar?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Madagascar was 28.21% in 2007.

How does Madagascar rank in government debt to gdp?

Madagascar ranks 103rd 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 Madagascar in 2025?

Madagascar's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 49.75% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

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

The government debt to gdp of Madagascar in 2025 was 49.75%. This ranks 103rd in the world.

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