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St. Kitts and Nevis Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

61.90% +8.07% (+15.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #70 Global Peak 153.13% (2004) Source IMF WEO

St. Kitts and Nevis Government Debt to GDP (1996–2025)

Overview

St. Kitts and Nevis's government debt to gdp stood at 61.90% in 2025, a rise of +8.07% from 2024. The IMF projects 61.90% by 2025. St. Kitts and Nevis ranked 70th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 82.54% - -
2029* IMF 78.85% - -
2028* IMF 75.20% - -
2027* IMF 71.43% - -
2026* IMF 67.54% - -
2025* IMF 61.90% - -
2025 61.90% +8.07% #70
2024 53.82% −1.90% #91
2023 55.72% −4.57% #100
2022 60.30% −8.81% #107
2021 69.10% +1.13% #120
2020 67.98% +13.72% #115
2019 54.26% +0.35% #109
2018 53.91% −2.27% #112
2017 56.18% −1.23% #118
2016 57.41% −4.78% #119
2015 62.19% −7.15% #135
2014 69.34% −22.16% #148
2013 91.50% −29.86% #169
2012 121.36% −5.72% #180
2011 127.07% −7.83% #180
Show all years (1996-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 10.5% Real rate -6.7%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

St. Kitts and Nevis matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 1981. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Kitts and Nevis's government debt to gdp?

St. Kitts and Nevis's government debt to gdp was 61.90% in 2025. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 15.0% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in St. Kitts and Nevis?

St. Kitts and Nevis's government debt to gdp peaked at 153.13% in 2004.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in St. Kitts and Nevis?

The lowest government debt to gdp in St. Kitts and Nevis was 50.67% in 1996.

How does St. Kitts and Nevis rank in government debt to gdp?

St. Kitts and Nevis ranks 70th 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 St. Kitts and Nevis in 2025?

St. Kitts and Nevis's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 61.90% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of St. Kitts and Nevis in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of St. Kitts and Nevis in 2025 was 61.90%. This ranks 70th in the world.

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