New supplementary fiscal aggregate announced by government in the Autumn Statement 2016, which captures a wider range of financial assets and liabilities than recorded in public sector net debt excluding public sector banks. Financial year ending March 1998 to present.

Table E1 presents a breakdown of public sector net financial liabilities excluding public sector banks (PSNFL ex), by government sector.

This dataset provides values for PUBLIC SECTOR NET 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.

Brazil Public Sector Debt: Net data was reported at 7,379,682.540 BRL mn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,296,515.981 BRL mn for Feb 2025. Brazil Public Sector Debt: Net data is updated monthly, averaging 2,161,829.675 BRL mn from Dec 2006 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 220 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,379,682.540 BRL mn in Mar 2025 and a record low of 1,118,604.961 BRL mn in Jan 2007. Brazil Public Sector Debt: Net data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Brazil. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.FB007: Public Sector Debt. The concept of the public sector used for measurement is the non-financial public sector plus Central Bank. It is considered as a non-financial public sector the federal, state and municipal direct administrations, indirect administrations, the public social security system and the federal, state and municipal non-financial state enterprises, except the companies of the Petrobras Group and the Eletrobras Group . It is also considered the company Itaipu Binacional. Also included in the concept of nonfinancial public sector are public funds that do not have the characteristics of financial intermediaries, that is, those whose source of funds consists of fiscal or parafiscal contributions. The Central Bank is included in the calculation of net debt because it transfers its result automatically to the National Treasury. The Net Debt of the Public Sector (DLSP) is used as the basis for the calculation of the 'below-the-line' public deficit. The DLSP is defined as the balance between debts and credits of the nonfinancial public sector and the Central Bank. The balances are determined by the accrual criteria, that is, the appropriation of charges is accounted for pro rata, regardless of the occurrence of releases or reimbursements in the period. Any accounting records that do not use this criterion are corrected to maintain the homogeneity of the calculation. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

The Government Financial Accounts show net acquisition of financial assets (or changes in assets) during the period, net incurrence of financial liabilities (or changes in liabilities) during the period, and net financial transactions (or changes in the net position: financial assets minus financial liabilities) during the period for the general government (S13) and its subsectors. This table shows the Financial Accounts on a non-consolidated basis, meaning that it shows all flows, both between units belonging to different (sub)sectors and between units belonging to the same (sub)sector, in contrast with consolidated accounts in which flows between units within the same (sub)sector would be removed.

In this table, the presentation is on a country-by-country basis. Users are recommended to select one country (or area) at a time in the ‘Reference area’ filter. The default view of the table is for the general government (S13), but you can use the ‘Institutional sector’ filter to select the related subsectors such as Central government, State government, Local government or Social security funds. For each sector, the table presents breakdowns by financial instrument, for example currency and deposits, debt securities, loans, equity and investment fund shares, insurance and pensions. Users can also choose to compare a single financial instrument, such as listed shares, for several countries.

Users should note that Australia does not produce non-consolidated accounts.

Explore also the OECD Government Finances and Public Sector Debt webpage: Government Finances and Public Sector Debt webpage
OECD statistics contact: STAT.Contact@oecd.org

This spreadsheet provides historical data for the consolidated balance sheet and shows the non-financial public sector (NFPS) net debt and net financial liabilities from 2013.

Government debt in the United Kingdom reached over 2.8 trillion British pounds in 2024/25, compared with 2.69 trillion pounds in the previous financial year. Although debt has been increasing throughout this period, there is a noticeable jump between 2019/20, and 2020/21, when debt increased from 1.82 trillion pounds, to 2.15 trillion. The UK's government debt was the equivalent of 95.8 percent of GDP in 2024/25, and is expected to increase slightly in coming years, and not start falling until the end of this decade. Public finances in a tight spot With government debt approaching 100 percent of GDP, the UK finds itself in a tricky fiscal situation. If the UK can't reduce it's spending, or increase its revenue, the government will have to continue borrowing large amounts, increasing the debt further. Adding to the problem, is the fact that financing this debt has got steadily more expensive recently, with the government currently spending more on debt interest than it does on defence, transport, and public order and safety. Can the UK grow out its debt? After the Second World War, when the national debt reached over 250 percent of GDP, the UK managed to reduce its debt-to-GDP ratio, due to the economy growing faster than its debt over a long period of time. This is certainly the hope of the current Labour government, who are seeking to avoid significant tax and spending adjustments by strengthening the economy. Overdue investments in infrastructure and increased capital spending may eventually achieve this goal, but the government's declining popularity suggests they may not be in power by the time these policies might eventually bear fruit.

Public Sector Net Debt to GDP in the United Kingdom increased to 96.40 percent of GDP in May from 95.60 percent of GDP in April of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Public Sector Net Debt To GDP.

Public sector net debt amounted to 95.8 percent of gross domestic product in the United Kingdom during the 2024/25 financial year, or 90 percent when the Bank of England is excluded. UK government debt is at its highest levels since the early 1960s, due to a significant increase in borrowing during the COVID-19 pandemic. After peaking at 251.7 percent shortly after the end of the Second World War, government debt in the UK gradually fell, before a sharp increase in the late 2000s at the time of the global financial crisis. Debt not expected to start falling until 2029/30 In 2024/25, the UK's government expenditure was approximately 1.28 trillion pounds, around 44.7 percent of GDP. This spending was financed by 1.13 trillion pounds of revenue raised, and 151 billion pounds of borrowing. Although the UK government can still borrow money in the future to finance its spending, the amount spent on debt interest has increased significantly recently. Recent forecasts suggest that while the debt is eventually expected to start declining, this is based on falling government deficits in the next five years. Government facing hard choices Hitting fiscal targets, such as reducing the national debt, will require a careful balancing of the books from the current government, and the possibility for either spending cuts or tax rises. Although Labour ruled out raising the main government tax sources, Income Tax, National Insurance, and VAT, at the 2024 election, they did raise National Insurance for employers (rather than employees) and also cut Winter Fuel allowances for large numbers of pensioners. Less than a year after implementing cuts to Winter Fuel, the government performed a U-Turn on the issue, and will make it widely available by the winter of 2025.

The United Kingdom recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 95.90 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides - United Kingdom Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This statistic shows the actual and forecasted public sector net debt in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2017/18 to 2023/24, as percentage of gross domestic product (GDP). The public sector net debt is forecasted to decrease to 72 percent of GDP in 2023/24.

Due to different revision policies public sector data in the Public Sector Finances and general government data transmitted to Eurostat under the Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP) legislation and ESA transmission programme have not been consistent with data published in National Accounts. A project commenced in late 2012 to align these datasets for the period from 1997 to 2007. This article covers works to align central government, local government and public corporation data.

Source agency: Office for National Statistics

Designation: Supporting material

Language: English

Alternative title: Public Sector Alignment, PSA,

This dataset provides historical data on the net financial liability of the general government sector. Net financial liabilities are the total liabilities less financial assets, other than equity in …Show full descriptionThis dataset provides historical data on the net financial liability of the general government sector. Net financial liabilities are the total liabilities less financial assets, other than equity in public non-financial corporations and public financial corporations. This measure is broader than net debt as it includes significant liabilities, other than borrowings e.g. accrued employee liabilities such as superannuation and long service leave entitlements

Table D2 shows a detailed quarterly time series for the measures presented in Table D1.

This table contains information on the balance sheet of the general government sector. The balance sheet shows stock levels of assets and financial liabilities, as well as net worth of the general government sector. Assets are either financial (e.g. loans) or non-financial (e.g. non-residential buildings). The stock of assets equals the sum of the stock of financial liabilities and net worth. Stocks of assets and liabilities in this table are mostly valued at market value. This is the value of the asset or liability as if it were being acquired or sold on the date to which the balance sheet relates. When there are no observable market prices, estimates are made for the market value. Financial assets and liabilities that are not commonly traded on a market, such as cash, deposits, loans and other accounts receivable/payable are valued at nominal value.

The figures in this table are consolidated at the general government level. This means that stocks between units that both belong to the general government sector are eliminated.

The terms and definitions used are in accordance with the framework of the Dutch national accounts. National accounts are based on the international definitions of the European System of Accounts (ESA 2010). Small temporary differences with publications of the National Accounts may occur due to the fact that the government finance statistics are sometimes more up to date.

Data available from: 1995

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

Changes as of 23 September 2024: Annual figures for 2023 are available. The financial assets and liabilities and the net saving and capital transfers of general government for 2022 have been revised due to updated information. In the context of the revision policy of the National accounts the annual figures from 1995 of the financial accounts of general government have been revised. The annual figures for 2022 are final.

When will new figures be published? New provisional data are published in July or August after the end of the reporting year. The previous provisional figures will become final and previous final figures can be revised at the same time. More information on the revision policy of National Accounts can be found under 'relevant articles' under paragraph 3.

Net Financial Liabilities is the total liabilities less financial assets, other than equity in Public Non-Financial Corporations and Public Financial Corporations. This measure is broader than net debt as it includes significant liabilities, other than borrowings (e.g. accrued employee liabilities such as superannuation and long service leave entitlements).

This dataset provides historical data on the net financial liability of the general government sector.

Net financial liabilities are the total liabilities less financial assets, other than equity in public non-financial corporations and public financial corporations. This measure is broader than net debt as it includes significant liabilities, other than borrowings e.g. accrued employee liabilities such as superannuation and long service leave entitlements

This spreadsheet provides historical data for the consolidated balance sheet and shows the non-financial public sector (NFPS) net debt and net financial liabilities. This information is consistent with AASB 1049 Whole of Government and General Government Sector Financial Reporting.

Latest data on the Public Sector Net Borrowing, Net debt and the cash requirement. Source agency: Office for National Statistics Designation: National Statistics Language: English Alternative title: Public Sector Finances

PSND: % of GDP: Year-to-Date data was reported at 54.222 % in Apr 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 54.303 % for Mar 2019. PSND: % of GDP: Year-to-Date data is updated monthly, averaging 253.056 % from Nov 2001 (Median) to Apr 2019, with 210 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 631.315 % in Dec 2002 and a record low of 29.999 % in Jan 2014. PSND: % of GDP: Year-to-Date data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Brazil. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Government and Public Finance – Table BR.FB012: Public Sector Net Debt: % of Nominal GDP.