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Myanmar Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

63.52% +4.18% (+7.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #66 Global Peak 261.99% (2001) Source IMF WEO

Myanmar Government Debt to GDP (1998–2025)

Overview

Myanmar's government debt to gdp stood at 63.52% in 2025, a rise of +4.18% from 2024. The IMF projects 63.52% by 2025. Myanmar ranked 66th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 62.09% - -
2029* IMF 61.98% - -
2028* IMF 62.48% - -
2027* IMF 62.55% - -
2026* IMF 62.97% - -
2025* IMF 63.52% - -
2025 63.52% +4.18% #66
2024 59.34% +0.28% #107
2023 59.06% +2.99% #107
2022 56.07% −7.35% #98
2021 63.42% +14.30% #106
2020 49.13% +11.50% #73
2019 37.63% −2.29% #51
2018 39.92% −1.96% #67
2017 41.88% +6.18% #78
2016 35.70% −0.90% #54
2015 36.60% +2.12% #67
2014 34.48% −10.36% #74
2013 44.85% −3.13% #116
2012 47.98% −1.96% #123
2011 49.94% −4.45% #126
Show all years (1998-2025)
* 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 +40.4% GDP growth 10.6% C/A balance 2.7%
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

Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. 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 Myanmar's government debt to gdp?

Myanmar's government debt to gdp was 63.52% in 2025. Ranked 66th globally. This represents a 7.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Myanmar?

Myanmar's government debt to gdp peaked at 261.99% in 2001.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Myanmar?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Myanmar was 34.48% in 2014.

How does Myanmar rank in government debt to gdp?

Myanmar ranks 66th 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 Myanmar in 2025?

Myanmar's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 63.52% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

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

The government debt to gdp of Myanmar in 2025 was 63.52%. This ranks 66th in the world.

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