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Panama Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

59.60% +2.22% (+3.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #76 Global Peak 78.34% (1994) Source IMF WEO

Panama Government Debt to GDP (1994–2025)

Overview

Panama's government debt to gdp stood at 59.60% in 2025, a rise of +2.22% from 2024. The IMF projects 59.60% by 2025. Panama ranked 76th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 58.10% - -
2029* IMF 59.35% - -
2028* IMF 60.16% - -
2027* IMF 60.47% - -
2026* IMF 60.27% - -
2025* IMF 59.60% - -
2025 59.60% +2.22% #76
2024 57.38% +6.15% #100
2023 51.23% −1.50% #86
2022 52.73% −1.68% #91
2021 54.41% −7.11% #89
2020 61.52% +21.69% #102
2019 39.83% +4.25% #60
2018 35.58% +2.02% #49
2017 33.56% −0.05% #44
2016 33.61% −0.63% #50
2015 34.24% −0.48% #59
2014 34.72% +1.00% #75
2013 33.73% −0.31% #77
2012 34.03% −1.60% #84
2011 35.63% −2.46% #89
Show all years (1994-2025)
* 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 +17.9% GDP growth 2.9% C/A balance 0.2%
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

Panama matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. 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 Panama's government debt to gdp?

Panama's government debt to gdp was 59.60% in 2025. Ranked 76th globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Panama?

Panama's government debt to gdp peaked at 78.34% in 1994.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Panama?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Panama was 33.56% in 2017.

How does Panama rank in government debt to gdp?

Panama ranks 76th 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 Panama in 2025?

Panama's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 59.60% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

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

The government debt to gdp of Panama in 2025 was 59.60%. This ranks 76th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_panama_government-debt-to-gdp, title = {Panama Government Debt to GDP}, url = {https://historysaid.com/panama/government-debt-to-gdp}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }