This dataset provides values for HOUSEHOLDS DEBT TO INCOME reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Attitudes towards savings and debt differ greatly among countries worldwide. While the household debt in Denmark represented a *** percent of their disposable income in 2021, those figures amounted to ** percent in Mexico. Household debt represented a *** percent of disposable income in the UK and *** percent in the U.S..

Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway were among the European countries with most indebted households in 2023 and 2024. The debt of Dutch households amounted to *** percent their disposable income in the 2nd quarter of 2024. Meanwhile, Norwegian households' debt represented *** percent of their income in the 3rd quarter of 2023. However, households in most countries were less indebted, with that ratio amounting to ** percent in the Euro area. Less indebtedness in Western and Northern Europe There were several European countries where household's debts outweighed their disposable income. Most of those countries were North or West European. However, the indebtedness ratio in Denmark has been decreasing during the past decade. As the debt of Danish households represented nearly *** percent in the last quarter of 2014, which has fallen very significantly by 2024. Other countries with indebted households have been following similar trends. The households' debt-to-income ratio in the Netherlands has also fallen from over *** percent in 2013 to *** percent in 2024. Debt per adult in Europe In Europe, the value of debt per adult varies considerably from an average of around 10,000 U.S. dollars in Europe to a much higher level in certain countries such as Switzerland. Debts can be formed in a number of ways. The most common forms of debt include credit cards, medical debt, student loans, overdrafts, mortgages, automobile financing and personal loans.

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In the first quarter of 2024, the household debt-to-income ratio in the United States differed significantly within the country. The highest household debt-to-income ratio was recorded in Hawaii at 2.2, and the lowest in the District of Columbia at 0.52 percent, respectively. A ratio of two means that the household debt in that state was twice larger than their income, while a ratio of less than one reflects a volume of debt that is smaller than the income of those households.

Graph and download economic data for Household Debt Service Payments as a Percent of Disposable Personal Income (TDSP) from Q1 1980 to Q1 2025 about disposable, payments, debt, personal income, percent, personal, households, services, income, and USA.

This statistic shows the gross debt-to-income ratio of households in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg from 2008 to 2017. In 2016, the gross debt-to-income ratio of Dutch households was 215.28 percent, followed by Luxembourgian households at 171.69 percent and Belgian households at 103.27 percent.

Georgia Households: Debt to Disposable Income Ratio data was reported at 54.572 % in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 52.310 % for Mar 2018. Georgia Households: Debt to Disposable Income Ratio data is updated quarterly, averaging 40.786 % from Mar 2012 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54.572 % in Jun 2018 and a record low of 20.405 % in Mar 2012. Georgia Households: Debt to Disposable Income Ratio data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bank of Georgia . The data is categorized under Global Database’s Georgia – Table GE.KB006: Household Debt.

Mozambique's external debt corresponded to ***** percent of the country's gross national income (GNI) in 2019. This was the highest external debt to income ratio in Sub-Saharan Africa. Zambia and Cabo Verde, followed with ratios of *** percent and ** percent, respectively. Overall, external debt in Sub-Saharan Africa has been increasing. In 2019, the foreign debt burden in the region accumulated to *** million U.S. dollars.

In the second quarter of 2024, the volume debt accumulated by French households was bigger than their disposable income. Household debt in France amounted to nearly 112 percent of their disposable income at that time. This indebtedness ratio has increased since 2007, when it was 96 percent. However, several European countries still had much higher household debt ratios than France.

This dataset provides values for GOVERNMENT DEBT TO GDP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Portugal, Canada, and the United States were the countries with the highest house price to income ratio in 2024. In all three countries, the index exceeded 130 index points, while the average for all OECD countries stood at 116.2 index points. The index measures the development of housing affordability and is calculated by dividing nominal house price by nominal disposable income per head, with 2015 set as a base year when the index amounted to 100. An index value of 120, for example, would mean that house price growth has outpaced income growth by 20 percent since 2015. How have house prices worldwide changed since the COVID-19 pandemic? House prices started to rise gradually after the global financial crisis (2007–2008), but this trend accelerated with the pandemic. The countries with advanced economies, which usually have mature housing markets, experienced stronger growth than countries with emerging economies. Real house price growth (accounting for inflation) peaked in 2022 and has since lost some of the gain. Although, many countries experienced a decline in house prices, the global house price index shows that property prices in 2023 were still substantially higher than before COVID-19. Renting vs. buying In the past, house prices have grown faster than rents. However, the home affordability has been declining notably, with a direct impact on rental prices. As people struggle to buy a property of their own, they often turn to rental accommodation. This has resulted in a growing demand for rental apartments and soaring rental prices.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Debt Service Payments as a Percent of Disposable Personal Income (CDSP) from Q1 1980 to Q1 2025 about disposable, payments, debt, personal income, percent, personal, consumer, services, income, and USA.

Key information about Hungary Household Debt: % of GDP

• Hungary household debt accounted for 20.4 % of the country's Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with the ratio of 19.9 % in the previous quarter.
• Hungary household debt to GDP ratio is updated quarterly, available from Dec 1995 to Dec 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 45.4 % in Jun 2010 and a record low of 8.4 % in Mar 1999.

CEIC calculates quarterly Household Debt as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly Household Debt and quarterly Nominal GDP. The Magyar Nemzeti Bank provides Household Debt in local currency. Hungarian Central Statistical Office provides Nominal GDP in local currency.


Related information about Hungary Household Debt: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, Hungary Household Debt reached 44.6 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• Money Supply M2 in Hungary increased 7.7 % YoY in Dec 2024.
• Hungary Foreign Exchange Reserves was measured at 36.6 USD bn in Jan 2025.
• The Foreign Exchange Reserves equaled 3.2 Months of Import in Jan 2025.
• Hungary Domestic Credit reached 117.4 USD bn in Dec 2024, representing an increased of 10.3 % YoY.
• The country's Non Performing Loans Ratio stood at 1.7 % in Sep 2024, compared with the ratio of 1.8 % in the previous quarter.

In the 4th quarter of 2024, the debt of households in the United Kingdom amounted to ***** percent of their income. This indicator shows the average level of indebtedness of the general population and their ability to repay their debts. The total value of household debt (total liabilities and loans to households) has increased annually since 2000. Debt to income ratio increased during the pandemic As we have seen here, households have been decreasing their indebtedness levels in the past years. However, the volume of new consumer lending actually soared between 2022 and 2024. Meanwhile, the growth rate of mortgages in the UK has remained lower these past years, but it has also shown an increase on amount of lending.

Indebtedness in Europe The household debt of many countries in Europe as a share of their disposable income in 2024 was over 100 percent. That was mostly the case for Northern and Western European countries, such as Norway, the Netherlands, and Denmark. Germany and Austria were some of the largest exceptions, as they were among the few countries in that part of Europe with households' debt representing less than ** percent of their income.

Households Debt in South Africa increased to 62.50 percent of gross income in 2024 from 62.40 percent in 2023. This dataset provides - South Africa Households Debt To Income- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about China Household Debt: % of GDP

• China household debt accounted for 63.3 % of the country's Nominal GDP in Mar 2023, compared with the ratio of 61.9 % in the previous quarter.
• China household debt to GDP ratio is updated quarterly, available from Mar 2007 to Mar 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 63.3 % in Mar 2023 and a record low of 17.9 % in Dec 2008.

CEIC calculates quarterly Household Debt as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Household Debt and quarterly Nominal GDP. The People's Bank of China provides Household Debt in local currency. The National Bureau of Statistics provides year-to-date Nominal GDP in local currency. Loans are used due to the lack of Flow of Funds statistics.


Related information about China Household Debt: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, China Household Debt reached 10,834.1 USD bn in Jun 2023.
• Money Supply M2 in China increased 11.6 % YoY in May 2023.
• China Foreign Exchange Reserves was measured at 3,193.0 USD bn in Jun 2023.
• The Foreign Exchange Reserves equaled 14.9 Months of Import in Jun 2023.
• China Domestic Credit reached 43,669.0 USD bn in Jun 2023, representing an increased of 10.8 % YoY.
• The country's Non Performing Loans Ratio stood at 1.6 % in Mar 2023, compared with the ratio of 1.6 % in the previous quarter.

Key information about Turkey Household Debt: % of GDP

• Turkey household debt accounted for 10.0 % of the country's Nominal GDP in Sep 2024, compared with the ratio of 10.3 % in the previous quarter.
• Turkey household debt to GDP ratio is updated quarterly, available from Dec 2014 to Sep 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 19.1 % in Mar 2015 and a record low of 10.0 % in Sep 2024.

CEIC calculates quarterly Household Debt as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly Household Debt and quarterly Nominal GDP. The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey provides Household Debt in local currency. Turkish Statistical Institute provides Nominal GDP in local currency.


Related information about Turkey Household Debt: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, Turkey Household Debt reached 106.7 USD bn in Dec 2024.
• Money Supply M2 in Turkey increased 28.7 % YoY in Dec 2024.
• Turkey Foreign Exchange Reserves was measured at 83.5 USD bn in Dec 2024.
• The Foreign Exchange Reserves equaled 3.1 Months of Import in Jan 2025.
• Turkey Domestic Credit reached 587.6 USD bn in Dec 2024, representing an increased of 38.2 % YoY.
• The country's Non Performing Loans Ratio stood at 1.8 % in Dec 2024, compared with the ratio of 1.8 % in the previous month.

Key information about India Household Debt: % of GDP

• India household debt accounted for 17.1 % of the country's Nominal GDP in Mar 2024, compared with the ratio of 14.9 % in the previous year.
• India household debt to GDP ratio is updated yearly, available from Mar 1998 to Mar 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 17.1 % in Mar 2024 and a record low of 2.2 % in Mar 1999.

CEIC calculates annual Household Debt as % of Nominal GDP from annual Household Debt and annual Nominal GDP. The Reserve Bank of India provides Household Debt in local currency. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation provides Nominal GDP in local currency based on SNA 2008, at 2011-2012 prices. Loans are used due to the lack of Flow of Funds statistics. Household Debt includes Consumer Durables, Housing and Rest of Personal Loans. Household Debt as % of Nominal GDP is in annual frequency, ending in March of each year.


Related information about India Household Debt: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, India Household Debt reached 617.3 USD bn in Mar 2024.
• Money Supply M2 in India increased 7.9 % YoY in Nov 2024.
• India Foreign Exchange Reserves was measured at 547.5 USD bn in Dec 2024.
• The Foreign Exchange Reserves equaled 9.2 Months of Import in May 2023.
• India Domestic Credit reached 3,168.1 USD bn in Dec 2024, representing an increased of 11.1 % YoY.
• The country's Non Performing Loans Ratio stood at 2.8 % in Mar 2024, compared with the ratio of 3.9 % in the previous year.

Key information about Hong Kong SAR (China) Household Debt: % of GDP

• Hong Kong SAR (China) household debt accounted for 87.8 % of the country's Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with the ratio of 88.8 % in the previous quarter.
• Hong Kong SAR (China) household debt to GDP ratio is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1982 to Dec 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 96.2 % in Mar 2023 and a record low of 14.6 % in Jun 1982.

CEIC calculates quarterly Household Debt as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly Household Debt and quarterly Nominal GDP. Hong Kong Monetary Authority provides Household Debt in local currency. Census and Statistics Department provides Nominal GDP in local currency. Loans are used due to the lack of Flow of Funds statistics. Household Debt includes Mortgages and Consumer Loans. Household Debt prior to Q4 2018 excludes Working Capital Loans.


Related information about Hong Kong SAR (China) Household Debt: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, Hong Kong SAR (China) Household Debt reached 359.2 USD bn in Dec 2024.
• Money Supply M2 in Hong Kong SAR (China) increased 7.3 % YoY in Dec 2024.
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Foreign Exchange Reserves was measured at 421.3 USD bn in Dec 2024.
• The Foreign Exchange Reserves equaled 9.3 Months of Import in May 2023.
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Domestic Credit reached 1,011.8 USD bn in Oct 2024, representing an drop of 0.2 % YoY.
• The country's Non Performing Loans Ratio stood at 2.2 % in Sep 2024, compared with the ratio of 2.1 % in the previous quarter.