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Puerto Rico (US) Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

17.96% +1.09% (+6.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #170 Global Peak 54.55% (2014) Source IMF WEO

Puerto Rico (US) Government Debt to GDP (2006–2025)

Overview

Puerto Rico (US)'s government debt to gdp stood at 17.96% in 2025, a rise of +1.09% from 2024. The IMF projects 17.96% by 2025. Puerto Rico (US) ranked 170th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 18.88% - -
2029* IMF 19.15% - -
2028* IMF 19.41% - -
2027* IMF 19.29% - -
2026* IMF 18.74% - -
2025* IMF 17.96% - -
2025 17.96% +1.09% #170
2024 16.87% +0.27% #13
2023 16.60% −0.09% #11
2022 16.69% −32.19% #12
2021 48.87% −1.35% #68
2020 50.22% +1.39% #78
2019 48.83% −3.62% #94
2018 52.45% +1.24% #109
2017 51.21% +1.33% #101
2016 49.88% −2.86% #104
2015 52.74% −1.81% #117
2014 54.55% +2.24% #128
2013 52.31% −1.42% #130
2012 53.73% +3.74% #134
2011 50.00% +1.66% #128
Show all years (2006-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 9.5% GDP growth 1.1% Unemployment 19.8%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Puerto Rico (US) matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1981. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Puerto Rico (US)'s government debt to gdp?

Puerto Rico (US)'s government debt to gdp was 17.96% in 2025. Ranked 170th globally. This represents a 6.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Puerto Rico (US)?

Puerto Rico (US)'s government debt to gdp peaked at 54.55% in 2014.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Puerto Rico (US)?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Puerto Rico (US) was 16.60% in 2023.

How does Puerto Rico (US) rank in government debt to gdp?

Puerto Rico (US) ranks 170th 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 Puerto Rico (US) in 2025?

Puerto Rico (US)'s government debt to gdp is projected to reach 17.96% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Puerto Rico (US) in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Puerto Rico (US) in 2025 was 17.96%. This ranks 170th in the world.

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