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Vanuatu Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

48.57% +3.23% (+7.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #107 Global Peak 52.63% (2017) Source IMF WEO

Vanuatu Government Debt to GDP (1991–2025)

Overview

Vanuatu's government debt to gdp stood at 48.57% in 2025, a rise of +3.23% from 2024. The IMF projects 48.57% by 2025. Vanuatu ranked 107th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 59.36% - -
2029* IMF 57.74% - -
2028* IMF 55.86% - -
2027* IMF 53.88% - -
2026* IMF 51.47% - -
2025* IMF 48.57% - -
2025 48.57% +3.23% #107
2024 45.34% +3.56% #69
2023 41.78% −0.97% #57
2022 42.75% −5.78% #63
2021 48.53% +0.51% #66
2020 48.03% +2.93% #69
2019 45.10% −0.17% #86
2018 45.26% −7.37% #85
2017 52.63% +10.18% #107
2016 42.45% +6.17% #83
2015 36.28% +16.05% #65
2014 20.23% +1.60% #27
2013 18.63% −0.65% #30
2012 19.28% −2.02% #32
2011 21.30% +1.08% #38
Show all years (1991-2025)
* 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 +21.6% GDP growth 3.2% C/A balance 7.8%
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

Vanuatu matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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 Vanuatu's government debt to gdp?

Vanuatu's government debt to gdp was 48.57% in 2025. Ranked 107th globally. This represents a 7.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Vanuatu?

Vanuatu's government debt to gdp peaked at 52.63% in 2017.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Vanuatu?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Vanuatu was 15.91% in 1991.

How does Vanuatu rank in government debt to gdp?

Vanuatu ranks 107th 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 Vanuatu in 2025?

Vanuatu's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 48.57% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

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

The government debt to gdp of Vanuatu in 2025 was 48.57%. This ranks 107th in the world.

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