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Malta Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

46.89% +0.71% (+1.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #110 Global Peak 70.39% (2004) Source IMF WEO

Malta Government Debt to GDP (1995–2025)

Overview

Malta's government debt to gdp stood at 46.89% in 2025, a rise of +0.71% from 2024. The IMF projects 46.89% by 2025. Malta ranked 110th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 47.08% - -
2029* IMF 47.09% - -
2028* IMF 47.20% - -
2027* IMF 47.21% - -
2026* IMF 47.27% - -
2025* IMF 46.89% - -
2025 46.89% +0.71% #110
2024 46.17% −0.64% #70
2023 46.82% −3.31% #71
2022 50.13% +0.56% #81
2021 49.56% +0.95% #72
2020 48.61% +9.36% #70
2019 39.25% −2.19% #56
2018 41.44% −4.12% #73
2017 45.56% −7.59% #85
2016 53.15% −1.90% #110
2015 55.05% −5.70% #123
2014 60.75% −4.20% #137
2013 64.95% −0.67% #146
2012 65.61% −3.33% #150
2011 68.94% +3.91% #156
Show all years (1995-2025)
* 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 +15.9% GDP growth 6.8% C/A balance 7.1%
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

Malta matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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 Malta's government debt to gdp?

Malta's government debt to gdp was 46.89% in 2025. Ranked 110th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Malta?

Malta's government debt to gdp peaked at 70.39% in 2004.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Malta?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Malta was 39.25% in 2019.

How does Malta rank in government debt to gdp?

Malta ranks 110th 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 Malta in 2025?

Malta's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 46.89% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

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

The government debt to gdp of Malta in 2025 was 46.89%. This ranks 110th in the world.

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