Norway Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Overview
Norway's government debt to gdp stood at 42.72% in 2025, a rise of +0.00% from 2024. The IMF projects 42.72% by 2025. Norway ranked 119th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 40.00% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 39.25% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 41.39% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 42.03% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 42.52% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 42.72% | - | - |
| 2025 | 42.72% | +0.00% | #119 |
| 2024 | 42.72% | −1.41% | #61 |
| 2023 | 44.13% | +8.07% | #66 |
| 2022 | 36.06% | −5.52% | #43 |
| 2021 | 41.57% | −4.45% | #50 |
| 2020 | 46.03% | +5.54% | #58 |
| 2019 | 40.49% | +1.14% | #65 |
| 2018 | 39.35% | +1.16% | #65 |
| 2017 | 38.19% | +0.32% | #57 |
| 2016 | 37.87% | +3.60% | #60 |
| 2015 | 34.27% | +4.66% | #60 |
| 2014 | 29.61% | −1.79% | #65 |
| 2013 | 31.40% | +0.50% | #72 |
| 2012 | 30.89% | +1.28% | #72 |
| 2011 | 29.61% | −13.34% | #68 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Norway 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
Norway's government debt to gdp was 42.72% in 2025. Ranked 119th globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Norway's government debt to gdp peaked at 53.65% in 1993.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Norway was 23.57% in 1998.
Norway ranks 119th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Norway's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 42.72% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Norway in 2025 was 42.72%. This ranks 119th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Norway Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/norway/government-debt-to-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}