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Public debt, share of GDP
Public debt, share of GDP
45.3%
Downfrom 61.8% in Dec 2024
Target: At or below 45% by 2034 (fiscal rule)
Latest: Dec 2025
What this means for you
Lower debt means less public money goes to interest, leaving more for services.
SourceMessage on the State of the Nation, 27 February 2026
History
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.0% | Ministry of Finance, January 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | 45.3% | Message on the State of the Nation, 27 February 2026 |
How this is measured
Each figure shows the starting point, the latest official release and its date, and the target where one has been set in an official document. Changes in the wrong direction are shown in red.