Netherlands Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Netherlands's government debt to gdp was 44.04% in 2025, ranked 114th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 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.
Netherlands’ government debt-to‑GDP ratio has remained remarkably stable over the past four and a half decades, moving from 43.56 in 1980 to a modest 44.04 in 2025, which places the country at rank 114 globally. The ratio’s highest point came in 1993, when it surged to 76.67 before falling to a low of 42.74 in 2007, after which it has hovered near the early‑1980s level. This long‑term steadiness contrasts with the more volatile paths of peers such as Czechia, whose 2025 ratio of 44.00 sits almost identical, and Zimbabwe, which records 45.00. The Dutch fiscal position benefits from a strong institutional framework and consistent primary surpluses, limiting the need for large debt buildups. Continued sound budgeting and a resilient economy suggest the debt‑to‑GDP ratio will likely remain within a narrow band, unless unexpected shocks or major policy shifts trigger a departure from the current trajectory.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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 →
Frequently Asked Questions
Netherlands's government debt to gdp was 44.04% in 2025. Ranked 114th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Netherlands's government debt to gdp peaked at 76.67% in 1993.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Netherlands was 42.74% in 2007.
Netherlands ranks 114th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Netherlands's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 44.04% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Netherlands in 2025 was 44.04%. This ranks 114th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_netherlands_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Netherlands Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/netherlands/government-debt-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}