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Viet Nam Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

32.05% +0.78% (+2.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #146 Global Peak 47.88% (2016) Source IMF WEO

Viet Nam Government Debt to GDP (2000–2025)

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
Show all years (2000-2025)
* 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 +21.1% GDP growth 2.9% C/A balance 4.3%
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

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

What is Viet Nam's government debt to gdp?

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.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Viet Nam?

Viet Nam's government debt to gdp peaked at 47.88% in 2016.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Viet Nam?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Viet Nam was 24.76% in 2000.

How does Viet Nam rank in government debt to gdp?

Viet Nam ranks 146th 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 Viet Nam in 2025?

Viet Nam's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 32.05% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Viet Nam in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Viet Nam in 2025 was 32.05%. This ranks 146th in the world.

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