Malta Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Malta's government debt to gdp was 46.89% in 2025, ranked 110th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 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.
Malta’s government debt-to‑GDP ratio has remained relatively stable over the past three decades, standing at 46.89 in 2025, which places the country at 110th in the global ranking. The indicator rose from 45.30 in 1995 to an all‑time peak of 70.39 in 2004, reflecting the fiscal pressures of that period, before declining to a trough of 39.25 in 2019 as the economy recovered from the global financial crisis. Since the trough, debt has edged upward again, yet it remains below the 2004 high and comparable to peers such as Latvia (47.13) and Mongolia (46.57). The modest increase since 2019 suggests a gradual re‑accumulation of liabilities, likely driven by post‑pandemic stimulus and higher public spending. Continued fiscal consolidation and stronger growth could keep the ratio from surpassing the 2004 peak, while any reversal in fiscal discipline would risk a renewed upward trajectory.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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 →
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Frequently Asked Questions
Malta's government debt to gdp was 46.89% in 2025. Ranked 110th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Malta's government debt to gdp peaked at 70.39% in 2004.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Malta was 39.25% in 2019.
Malta ranks 110th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Malta's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 46.89% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Malta in 2025 was 46.89%. This ranks 110th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malta_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Malta Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malta/government-debt-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}