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Zimbabwe Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

45.00% −28.05% (-38.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #113 Global Peak 76.13% (2023) Source IMF WEO

Zimbabwe Government Debt to GDP (2005–2025)

Overview

Zimbabwe's government debt to gdp stood at 45.00% in 2025, a decline of +28.05% from 2024. The IMF projects 45.00% by 2025. Zimbabwe ranked 113th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 35.15% - -
2029* IMF 36.83% - -
2028* IMF 38.16% - -
2027* IMF 38.88% - -
2026* IMF 41.59% - -
2025* IMF 45.00% - -
2025 45.00% −28.05% #113
2024 73.05% −3.08% #140
2023 76.13% +9.34% #137
2022 66.79% +26.90% #121
2021 39.89% −16.92% #40
2020 56.81% +2.92% #92
2019 53.89% +20.93% #106
2018 32.96% −16.02% #41
2017 48.98% +13.93% #97
2016 35.05% +0.96% #53
2015 34.09% +4.89% #57
2014 29.20% +2.77% #63
2013 26.43% −0.74% #55
2012 27.17% −2.85% #60
2011 30.02% −3.17% #70
Show all years (2005-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 736.1% GDP growth 1.7% Unemployment 9.4%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Zimbabwe matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zimbabwe's government debt to gdp?

Zimbabwe's government debt to gdp was 45.00% in 2025. Ranked 113th globally. This represents a 38.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe's government debt to gdp peaked at 76.13% in 2023.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Zimbabwe?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Zimbabwe was 22.38% in 2005.

How does Zimbabwe rank in government debt to gdp?

Zimbabwe ranks 113th 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 Zimbabwe in 2025?

Zimbabwe's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 45.00% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

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

The government debt to gdp of Zimbabwe in 2025 was 45.00%. This ranks 113th in the world.

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