Viet Nam Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Overview
Viet Nam's government debt to gdp stood at 32.05% in 2025, a rise of +0.78% from 2024. The IMF projects 32.05% by 2025. Viet Nam ranked 146th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 30.62% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 30.84% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 31.09% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 31.45% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 31.81% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 32.05% | - | - |
| 2025 | 32.05% | +0.78% | #146 |
| 2024 | 31.27% | −2.99% | #32 |
| 2023 | 34.26% | −0.67% | #40 |
| 2022 | 34.92% | −4.31% | #41 |
| 2021 | 39.24% | −2.08% | #38 |
| 2020 | 41.32% | +0.33% | #41 |
| 2019 | 40.99% | −2.81% | #68 |
| 2018 | 43.80% | −2.82% | #81 |
| 2017 | 46.62% | −1.26% | #89 |
| 2016 | 47.88% | +1.76% | #99 |
| 2015 | 46.12% | +2.47% | #102 |
| 2014 | 43.64% | +2.23% | #107 |
| 2013 | 41.41% | +3.08% | #100 |
| 2012 | 38.33% | +2.15% | #102 |
| 2011 | 36.19% | −1.10% | #95 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Viet Nam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. 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
Viet Nam's government debt to gdp was 32.05% in 2025. Ranked 146th globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from the previous year.
Viet Nam's government debt to gdp peaked at 47.88% in 2016.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Viet Nam was 24.76% in 2000.
Viet Nam ranks 146th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Viet Nam's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 32.05% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Viet Nam in 2025 was 32.05%. This ranks 146th in the world.
Cite this page
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year = {2026}
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