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Netherlands Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

44.04% +0.24% (+0.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #114 Global Peak 76.67% (1993) Source IMF WEO

Netherlands Government Debt to GDP (1980–2025)

Overview

Netherlands's government debt to gdp stood at 44.04% in 2025, a rise of +0.24% from 2024. The IMF projects 44.04% by 2025. Netherlands ranked 114th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 48.55% - -
2029* IMF 47.41% - -
2028* IMF 46.37% - -
2027* IMF 45.71% - -
2026* IMF 45.20% - -
2025* IMF 44.04% - -
2025 44.04% +0.24% #114
2024 43.80% −2.13% #65
2023 45.92% −2.49% #69
2022 48.41% −2.09% #75
2021 50.50% −2.92% #79
2020 53.42% +5.76% #85
2019 47.66% −3.92% #91
2018 51.58% −4.41% #104
2017 55.99% −4.90% #117
2016 60.88% −2.92% #128
2015 63.80% −3.37% #139
2014 67.17% +0.00% #147
2013 67.16% +1.47% #148
2012 65.69% +4.52% #151
2011 61.17% +2.27% #146
Show all years (1980-2025)
* 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 +19.5% GDP growth 6.3% C/A balance 10.3%
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

Netherlands matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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

What is Netherlands's government debt to gdp?

Netherlands's government debt to gdp was 44.04% in 2025. Ranked 114th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Netherlands?

Netherlands's government debt to gdp peaked at 76.67% in 1993.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Netherlands?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Netherlands was 42.74% in 2007.

How does Netherlands rank in government debt to gdp?

Netherlands ranks 114th 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 Netherlands in 2025?

Netherlands's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 44.04% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

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

The government debt to gdp of Netherlands in 2025 was 44.04%. This ranks 114th in the world.

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