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.

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.

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.

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 National Government Debt

• Netherlands National Government Debt reached 509.0 USD bn in Jun 2024, compared with 513.5 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• Netherlands National Government Debt data is updated quarterly, available from Dec 1999 to Jun 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 624.5 USD bn in Jun 2014 and a record low of 209.2 USD bn in Mar 2001.

• In the latest reports, Netherlands Consolidated Fiscal Balance recorded a deficit equal to 0.1 % of its Nominal GDP in Mar 2023.
• The country's Government debt accounted for 43.2 % of its Nominal GDP in Jun 2024.
• Netherlands Nominal GDP reached 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).

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 1995-2023 are final. The figures for 2024 and 2025 are provisional.

Changes as of 24 June 2025: The figures for the first quarter of 2025 are available. Figures for 2023 and 2024 have been adjusted due to updated information. The figures for 2023 are final. In the context of the revision policy of National accounts, the annual figures from 1995 and the quarterly figures from 1999 have been revised.

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 NL: Gross Public Debt: USD: Budgetary Central Government: Debt Securities data was reported at 399.316 USD bn in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 398.130 USD bn for Dec 2017. Netherlands NL: Gross Public Debt: USD: Budgetary Central Government: Debt Securities data is updated quarterly, averaging 345.451 USD bn from Dec 1995 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 78 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 496.244 USD bn in Jun 2014 and a record low of 157.194 USD bn in Jun 2001. Netherlands NL: Gross Public Debt: USD: Budgetary Central Government: Debt Securities data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Netherlands – Table NL.World Bank: QPSD: Gross Public Debt: Budgetary Central Government.

Netherlands NL: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: Budgetary Central Government: Currency and Deposits data was reported at 4.597 % in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.632 % for Dec 2017. Netherlands NL: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: Budgetary Central Government: Currency and Deposits data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.242 % from Dec 1995 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 78 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.801 % in Jun 2017 and a record low of 0.484 % in Dec 1997. Netherlands NL: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: Budgetary Central Government: Currency and Deposits data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Netherlands – Table NL.World Bank: QPSD: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: Budgetary Central Government.

Graph and download economic data for Outstanding International Public Debt Securities to GDP for Netherlands (DDDM06NLA156NWDB) from 1987 to 2020 about Netherlands, public, debt, securities, and GDP.

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.

This line chart displays central government debt (% of GDP) by date using the aggregation average, weighted by gdp in Netherlands. The data is about countries per year.

This bar chart displays central government debt (% of GDP) by country using the aggregation average, weighted by gdp in Netherlands. The data is about countries per year.

Netherlands NL: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: Central Government: Debt Securities and Loans data was reported at 47.807 % in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 49.587 % for Dec 2017. Netherlands NL: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: Central Government: Debt Securities and Loans data is updated quarterly, averaging 49.278 % from Dec 1995 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 78 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.961 % in Mar 2015 and a record low of 35.848 % in Dec 2007. Netherlands NL: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: Central Government: Debt Securities and Loans data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Netherlands – Table NL.World Bank: QPSD: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: Central Government.

Graph and download economic data for Amount Outstanding of Total Debt Securities in General Government Sector, All Maturities, Residence of Issuer in Netherlands (TDSAMRIAOGGNL) from Q4 1989 to Q4 2022 about Netherlands, sector, maturity, debt, securities, residents, and government.

This bar chart displays central government debt (% of GDP) by demonym using the aggregation average, weighted by gdp in Netherlands. The data is about countries per year.

Netherlands NL: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: Central Government: Debt Securities, Loans, SDRs, Currency and Deposits data was reported at 51.892 % in Mar 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 53.676 % for Dec 2017. Netherlands NL: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: Central Government: Debt Securities, Loans, SDRs, Currency and Deposits data is updated quarterly, averaging 47.795 % from Sep 1995 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 91 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 63.494 % in Jun 2014 and a record low of 0.000 % in Sep 1999. Netherlands NL: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: Central Government: Debt Securities, Loans, SDRs, Currency and Deposits data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Netherlands – Table NL.World Bank: QPSD: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: Central Government.

This table shows the indicators of the macroeconomic scoreboard. Furthermore, some additional indicators are shown. To identify in a timely manner existing and potential imbalances and possible macroeconomic risks within the countries of the European Union in an early stage, the European Commission has drawn up a scoreboard with fourteen indicators. This scoreboard is part of the Macroeconomic Imbalance Procedure (MIP). This table contains quarterly and annual figures for both these fourteen indicators and nine additional indicators for the Netherlands.

The fourteen indicators in the macroeconomic scoreboard are: - Current account balance as % of GDP, 3 year moving average - Net international investment position, % of GDP - Real effective exchange rate, % change on three years previously - Share of world exports, % change on five years previously - Nominal unit labour costs, % change on three years previously - Deflated house prices, % change on one year previously - Private sector credit flow as % of GDP - Private sector debt as % of GDP - Government debt as % of GDP - Unemployment rate, three year moving average - Total financial sector liabilities, % change on one year previously - Activity rate, % of total population aged 15-64, change in percentage points on three years previously - Long-term unemployment rate, % of active population aged 15-74, change in percentage points on three years previously - Youth unemployment rate, % of active population aged 15-24, change in percentage points on three years previously

The additional indicators are: - Real effective exchange rate, index - Share of world exports, % - Nominal unit labour costs, index - Households credit flow as % of GDP - Non-financial corporations credit flow as % of GDP - Household debt as % of GDP - Non-financial corporations debt as % of GDP - Activity rate, % of total population aged 15-64 - Youth unemployment rate, % of active population aged 15-24

Data available from: first quarter of 2006.

Status of the figures: Annual and quarterly data are provisional.

Changes as of July 8th 2024: None. This table has been discontinued. Statistics Netherlands has carried out a revision of the national accounts. The Dutch national accounts are recently revised. New statistical sources, methods and concepts are implemented in the national accounts, in order to align the picture of the Dutch economy with all underlying source data and international guidelines for the compilation of the national accounts. For further information see section 3.

When will new figures be published? Not applicable anymore.

This scatter chart displays central government debt (% of GDP) against carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) (Mt of CO2 equivalent) in Netherlands. The data is about countries per year.

Netherlands NL: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: General Government: Debt Securities data was reported at 43.164 % in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 43.717 % for Mar 2018. Netherlands NL: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: General Government: Debt Securities data is updated quarterly, averaging 43.717 % from Dec 1995 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 79 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55.205 % in Jun 2014 and a record low of 34.100 % in Dec 2007. Netherlands NL: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: General Government: Debt Securities data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Netherlands – Table NL.World Bank: QPSD: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: General Government.