Context

The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to countries of the world for capital projects. The World Bank's stated goal is the reduction of poverty. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Bank

Content

This dataset contains both national and regional debt statistics captured by over 200 economic indicators. Time series data is available for those indicators from 1970 to 2015 for reporting countries.

For more information, see the World Bank website.

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Acknowledgements

https://bigquery.cloud.google.com/dataset/bigquery-public-data:world_bank_intl_debt

https://cloud.google.com/bigquery/public-data/world-bank-international-debt

Citation: The World Bank: International Debt Statistics

Dataset Source: World Bank. This dataset is publicly available for anyone to use under the following terms provided by the Dataset Source - http://www.data.gov/privacy-policy#data_policy - and is provided "AS IS" without any warranty, express or implied, from Google. Google disclaims all liability for any damages, direct or indirect, resulting from the use of the dataset.

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Inspiration

What countries have the largest outstanding debt?

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Graph and download economic data for Central government debt, total (% of GDP) for High Income Countries (GCDODTOTLGDZSHIC) from 1990 to 2022 about debt, government, income, and GDP.

Estonia Central Govt Foreign Debt: World Bank data was reported at 0.000 EUR mn in 2016. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 EUR mn for 2015. Estonia Central Govt Foreign Debt: World Bank data is updated yearly, averaging 14.772 EUR mn from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2016, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.659 EUR mn in 2001 and a record low of 0.000 EUR mn in 2016. Estonia Central Govt Foreign Debt: World Bank data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Estonia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Estonia – Table EE.F012: Central Government Debt: Foreign.

Singapore Govt Debt: External Debt: World Bank data was reported at 0.000 SGD mn in Dec 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 SGD mn for Sep 2024. Singapore Govt Debt: External Debt: World Bank data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.000 SGD mn from Mar 1990 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 140 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46.300 SGD mn in Mar 1990 and a record low of 0.000 SGD mn in Dec 2024. Singapore Govt Debt: External Debt: World Bank data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Singapore Department of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Singapore – Table SG.F007: Government Debt.

Graph and download economic data for Outstanding International Public Debt Securities to GDP for Philippines (DDDM06PHA156NWDB) from 1980 to 2020 about Philippines, public, debt, securities, and GDP.

Graph and download economic data for Outstanding International Public Debt Securities to GDP for United States (DDDM06USA156NWDB) from 1980 to 2020 about public, debt, securities, GDP, and USA.

The statistic shows the 20 countries with the lowest national debt in 2023 in relation to the gross domestic product (GDP). The data refer to the debts of the entire state, including the central government, the provinces, municipalities, local authorities and social insurance. In 2023, Russia's estimated level of national debt reached about 19.66 percent of the GDP, ranking 17th of the countries with the lowest national debt. National debt and GDP The debt-to-GDP ratio is an indicator of a country’s ability to produce and sell goods in order to pay back any present debts, however these countries should not retain newer debts in the process. Many economists believe that if a country is able to produce more without impairing its own economical growth, it can be considered more stable, particularly for the future. However, the listed countries, with the exception of Russia and Saudi Arabia, are not necessarily economic first-world powers. Additionally, economically powerful countries such as the United States and France maintain one of the highest debt-to-GDP ratios, signifying that occurring debt does not necessarily damage the state of the economy and is sometimes necessary in order to help develop it. Saudi Arabia has maintained one of the lowest debt-to-GDP ratios due to its high export rates, which primarily consist of petroleum and petroleum goods. Given the significance of oil in today’s world, Saudi Arabia produces enough oil and earns enough revenue to maintain a high GDP and additionally refrain from incurring debt.

Graph and download economic data for Outstanding International Public Debt Securities to GDP for New Zealand (DDDM06NZA156NWDB) from 1980 to 2020 about New Zealand, public, debt, securities, and GDP.

In 2024, Sudan ranked had the highest public debt level in relation to its GDP, with an estimated debt almost three times larger than its GDP. The countries with the highest public debt often have a high level of economic instability, however there are also many more developed economies on this list, such as five of the G7 countries, who feature due to their high levels of national borrowing and public spending. Venezuela's public debt

Ivory Coast Public Debt: to the World Bank data was reported at 426,190.000 XOF in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 324,818.000 XOF for 2016. Ivory Coast Public Debt: to the World Bank data is updated yearly, averaging 45,470.000 XOF from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2017, with 48 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,435,810.000 XOF in 2001 and a record low of 0.000 XOF in 1973. Ivory Coast Public Debt: to the World Bank data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of West African States. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ivory Coast – Table CI.F004: Public Debt.

Graph and download economic data for Central government debt, total (% of GDP) for OECD Members (GCDODTOTLGDZSOED) from 1990 to 2022 about OECD Economies, debt, government, and GDP.

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) loans are public and publicly guaranteed debt extended by the World Bank Group. IBRD loans are made to, or guaranteed by, countries that are members of IBRD. IBRD may also make loans to IFC. IBRD lends at market rates. Data are in U.S. dollars calculated using historical rates. This dataset contains the latest available snapshot of the Statement of Loans. The World Bank complies with all sanctions applicable to World Bank transactions.

State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Public Debt: Foreign: RI: World Bank data was reported at 270.900 USD mn in Dec 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 270.800 USD mn for Nov 2018. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Public Debt: Foreign: RI: World Bank data is updated monthly, averaging 274.700 USD mn from Dec 2010 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 93 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 302.900 USD mn in Dec 2010 and a record low of 266.100 USD mn in Dec 2016. State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) Public Debt: Foreign: RI: World Bank data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance and Planning. The data is categorized under Global Database’s State of Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) – Table PS.F008: Public Debt: Ministry of Finance and Planning.

Graph and download economic data for Outstanding International Public Debt Securities to GDP for Thailand (DDDM06THA156NWDB) from 1980 to 2017 about Thailand, public, debt, securities, and GDP.

A cross-country database of fiscal space covers 202 countries over the period 1990-2022, and the fiscal space indicators are grouped into four categories: - Government debt sustainability - Balance sheet composition - External and private sector debt - Market access For further details, please refer to https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/601211501678994591/pdf/WPS8157.pdf

Graph and download economic data for Outstanding Domestic Public Debt Securities to GDP for China (DDDM04CNA156NWDB) from 2000 to 2020 about public, China, debt, securities, domestic, and GDP.

Nicaragua NI: Gross Public Debt: General Government: Debt Securities data was reported at 75,086.564 NIO mn in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 74,194.299 NIO mn for Mar 2018. Nicaragua NI: Gross Public Debt: General Government: Debt Securities data is updated quarterly, averaging 57,981.875 NIO mn from Mar 2010 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75,122.021 NIO mn in Jun 2017 and a record low of 53,488.978 NIO mn in Mar 2010. Nicaragua NI: Gross Public Debt: General Government: Debt Securities data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nicaragua – Table NI.World Bank.QPSD: Gross Public Debt: General Government.

SY: External Debt: DOD: PPG: Official Creditors: Multilateral data was reported at 1.561 USD bn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.430 USD bn for 2016. SY: External Debt: DOD: PPG: Official Creditors: Multilateral data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 USD mn from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2017, with 48 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.698 USD bn in 2010 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in 2007. SY: External Debt: DOD: PPG: Official Creditors: Multilateral data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Syrian Arab Republic – Table SY.World Bank.WDI: External Debt: Debt Outstanding, Debt Ratio and Debt Service. Public and publicly guaranteed multilateral loans include loans and credits from the World Bank, regional development banks, and other multilateral and intergovernmental agencies. Excluded are loans from funds administered by an international organization on behalf of a single donor government; these are classified as loans from governments. Data are in current U.S. dollars.; ; World Bank, International Debt Statistics.; Sum;

Graph and download economic data for Outstanding Domestic Public Debt Securities to GDP for Thailand (DDDM04THA156NWDB) from 1994 to 2020 about Thailand, public, debt, securities, domestic, and GDP.

Graph and download economic data for Outstanding International Public Debt Securities to GDP for Latvia (DDDM06LVA156NWDB) from 1999 to 2020 about Latvia, public, debt, securities, and GDP.