Vanuatu Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Vanuatu's government debt to gdp was 48.57% in 2025. Ranked 107th globally. This represents a 7.1% increase from the previous year.
Vanuatu's government debt to gdp peaked at 52.63% in 2017.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Vanuatu was 15.91% in 1991.
Vanuatu ranks 107th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Vanuatu's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 48.57% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Vanuatu in 2025 was 48.57%. This ranks 107th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_vanuatu_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Vanuatu Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/vanuatu/government-debt-to-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}