Netherlands recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 43.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides - Netherlands Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The national debt of the Netherlands was estimated at about 528.76 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the national debt rose by approximately 446.64 billion U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The national debt will steadily rise by around 191.90 billion U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.

Government Debt in Netherlands decreased to 490770 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2025 from 491055 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Netherlands Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, the ratio of national debt to gross domestic product (GDP) of the Netherlands was estimated at about 43.24 percent. Between 1980 and 2024, the figure dropped by approximately 0.32 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. The forecast shows the ratio will steadily grow by around 4.48 percentage points from 2024 to 2030.The general government gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future. Here it is depicted in relation to the country's GDP, which refers to the total value of goods and services produced during a year.

Key information about Netherlands External Debt: % of GDP

• Netherlands External Debt accounted for 373.8 % of the country's Nominal GDP in 2023, compared with the ratio of 410.0 % in the previous year.
• Netherlands External Debt: % of Nominal GDP data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2003 to Dec 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 592.7 % in Dec 2015 and a record low of 361.2 % in Dec 2003.

CEIC calculates External Debt as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly External Debt and quarterly Nominal GDP. De Nederlandsche Bank N.V. provides External Debt in EUR. Statistics Netherlands provides Nominal GDP in EUR. External Debt as % of Nominal GDP prior to 2008 is calculated from annual External Debt based on old methodology and annual Nominal GDP.


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• In the latest reports of Netherlands, Current Account recorded a surplus of 27.8 USD bn in Mar 2023.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) fell by 333.0 USD bn in Dec 2023.
• Netherlands Direct Investment Abroad fell by 341.2 USD bn in Dec 2023.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment fell by 45.3 USD bn in Dec 2023.
• The country's External Debt reached 4,262,697.5 in Mar 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 272.1 USD bn in Mar 2023.

Netherlands debt to gdp ratio for 2022 was 53.67%, a 10.03% decline from 2021.

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<li>Netherlands debt to gdp ratio for 2021 was <strong>63.70%</strong>, a <strong>3.13% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Netherlands debt to gdp ratio for 2020 was <strong>66.82%</strong>, a <strong>8.59% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
<li>Netherlands debt to gdp ratio for 2019 was <strong>58.24%</strong>, a <strong>2.81% decline</strong> from 2018.</li>
</ul>Debt is the entire stock of direct government fixed-term contractual obligations to others outstanding on a particular date. It includes domestic and foreign liabilities such as currency and money deposits, securities other than shares, and loans. It is the gross amount of government liabilities reduced by the amount of equity and financial derivatives held by the government. Because debt is a stock rather than a flow, it is measured as of a given date, usually the last day of the fiscal year.

In 2021, Dutch government debt saw a contrast to the continued decline it started in 2014, as it increased by around 15 billion euros. 2014 saw the highest government debt in the period surveyed, but then ruling government coalition Rutte II, which consisted of VVD (the Liberal Party) and PvdA (Labor), started to reduce the government debt. This policy continued in the next government of Rutte II, with VVD, CDA (Christian Democrats), CU (Conservative Christians) and D66 (Moderates). With success, as the government debt as share of GDP decreased from nearly 68 percent of GDP to just over 48.6 percent of GDP.

Key information about Netherlands External Debt

• Netherlands External Debt reached 4,398.7 USD bn in Sep 2024, compared with 4,154.8 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• Netherlands External Debt: USD mn data is updated quarterly, available from Jun 2003 to Sep 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 5,245.0 USD bn in Jun 2011 and a record low of 2,091.4 USD bn in Jun 2003.

CEIC converts quarterly External Debt into USD. De Nederlandsche Bank N.V. provides External Debt in EUR. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. External Debt prior to Q4 2008 is based on old methodology.


Related information about Netherlands External Debt

• In the latest reports of Netherlands, Current Account recorded a surplus of 27.8 USD bn in Mar 2023.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 14.6 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• Netherlands Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 17.7 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 30.2 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 272.1 USD bn in Mar 2023.

In 2021, the government debt to GDP ratio of the Netherlands fell to 52.4, after recording its lowest value since 2007 and the early following economic crisis after the fall of Lehmann Brothers. This happened after the Dutch government in 2014, then made up of coalition Rutte II, which consisted ofVVD (the Liberal Party) and PvdA (Labor), started to reduce the government debt. This policy continued in the next government of Rutte II, with VVD, CDA (Christian Democrats), CU (Conservative Christians) and D66 (Moderates).

External Debt in Netherlands increased to 4035191 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2025 from 3921933 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Netherlands External Debt - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Netherlands Household Debt: % of GDP

• Netherlands household debt accounted for 97.4 % of the country's Nominal GDP in Sep 2024, compared with the ratio of 97.9 % in the previous quarter.
• Netherlands household debt to GDP ratio is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1999 to Sep 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 136.7 % in Mar 2011 and a record low of 93.2 % in Mar 1999.

CEIC calculates quarterly Household Debt as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly Household Debt and quarterly Nominal GDP. Statistics Netherlands provides Household Debt and Nominal GDP in EUR. Household Debt includes NPISH. Household Debt as % of Nominal GDP prior to 1999 is sourced directly from De Nederlandsche Bank.


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• In the latest reports, Netherlands Household Debt reached 1,211.1 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• Money Supply M2 in Netherlands increased 0.7 % YoY in Oct 2024.
• Netherlands Foreign Exchange Reserves was measured at 6.9 USD bn in Oct 2024.
• The Foreign Exchange Reserves equaled 0.1 Months of Import in Oct 2024.
• Netherlands Domestic Credit reached 1,809.8 USD bn in Aug 2024, representing an drop of 4.7 % YoY.
• The country's Non Performing Loans Ratio stood at 1.6 % in Sep 2024, compared with the ratio of 1.6 % in the previous quarter.

Key information about Netherlands Total Debt: % of GDP

• Netherlands Total Debt accounted for 973.5 % of the country's GDP in 2024, compared with the ratio of 970.8 % in the previous quarter.
• Netherlands Total Debt: % of GDP data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1999 to Sep 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 1,434.9 % in Sep 2016 and a record low of 904.7 % in Mar 1999.

CEIC calculates quarterly Total Debt as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly Total Debt and quarterly Nominal GDP. Total Debt is calculated as Total Liabilities less Equity & Investment Fund Shares and Financial Derivatives. Statistics Netherlands provides Total Debt in EUR and Nominal GDP in EUR.

Private Debt to GDP in Netherlands decreased to 193.90 percent in 2024 from 207.30 percent in 2023. Netherlands Private Debt to GDP - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

External Debt to GDP in Netherlands increased to 355 percent of GDP in the first quarter of 2025 from 349 percent of GDP in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Netherlands External Debt To GDP.

Key information about Netherlands Private Debt: % of Nominal GDP

• Netherlands Private Debt accounted for 80.36 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a ratio of 81.65 % in the previous quarter
• Netherlands Private Debt contribution to Nominal GDP ratio is updated quarterly, available from Dec 1995 to Dec 2024, with an average share of 99.94 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 115.39 % in Jun 2011 and a record low of 69.70 % in Dec 1995

CEIC calculates quarterly Private Debt as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Private Debt and quarterly Nominal GDP. Private Debt is calculated as the sum of Loans to Non Financial Corporations and Households. De Nederlandsche Bank N.V. provides Private Debt in EUR. Statistics Netherlands provides Nominal GDP in EUR.

The household sector debt in the Netherlands decreased by 5.7 percentage points (-6.17 percent) since the previous year. Therefore, 2023 marks the lowest household sector debt during the observed period. Find more statistics on other topics about the Netherlands with key insights such as household sector debt and provisional percentage change of financial liabilities of the financial sector.

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This table contains information on general government debt. Debt is broken down into debt instruments and counterpart sectors (debt holders). Government debt is presented at face value (redemption value of debt) as well as market value (value at which debt can be traded). General government debt according to the Maastricht-definitions relevant in the Stability and Growth Pact is valued at face value, whereas the market value is applied in national accounts. Government debt denominated in euros as well as debt denominated in foreign currency are separately disclosed. Foreign currency debt is valued at prevailing currency exchange rate. The figures are consolidated which means that flows between units that belong to the same sector of general government are eliminated. As a result, the debt of subsectors do not add up to total debt of general government. For example, debt of the State to social security funds is part of debt of the State. However, it is not included in the consolidated debt of general government, because it is debt of general government to general government. The terms and definitions used are in accordance with the framework of the national accounts. National accounts are based on the international definitions of the European System of Accounts (ESA 2010). Small temporary differences in this table with publications of the Dutch national accounts may occur due to the fact that the Dutch government finance statistics are sometimes more up to date.

Data available from: Yearly figures from 1995, quarterly figures from 1999.

Status of the figures: The figures for the period 1995-2022 are final. The figures for 2023 and 2024 are provisional.

Changes as of 26 March 2025: Figures on the fourth quarter of 2024 and annual figures on 2024 are available. The figures for the first three quarters of 2024 have been adjusted.

When will new figures be published? Provisional quarterly figures are published three months after the end of the quarter. In September the figures on the first quarter may be revised, in December the figures on the second quarter may be revised and in March the first three quarters may be revised. Yearly figures are published for the first time three months after the end of the year concerned. Yearly figures are revised two times: 6 and 18 months after the end of the year. Please note that there is a possibility that adjustments might take place at the end of March or September, in order to provide the European Commission with the latest figures. Revised yearly figures are published in June each year. Quarterly figures are aligned to revised years at the end of June. More information on the revision policy of Dutch national accounts and government finance statistics can be found under 'relevant articles' under paragraph 3.

Netherlands - Net external debt was -39.70 % of GDP in March of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Netherlands - Net external debt - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Netherlands - Net external debt reached a record high of 73.60 % of GDP in March of 2009 and a record low of -39.70 % of GDP in March of 2025.