Austria Government Debt to GDP
80.5%▲ +1.32 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Austria's government debt to GDP ratio rose to 80.49% in 2025, up from 79.18% in the previous year. The current level is below the all-time high of 85.61% recorded in 2015, but remains elevated above the series low of 56.24% seen in 1990.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80.5% | 79.2% | 85.6%Dec 2015 | 56.2%Dec 1990 | 1988 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Budget | -4.5% | -4.7% | 0.5% | -8.2% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Interest Rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 4.8% | 0.0% | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Government Debt to GDP in Austria averaged 72.3% from 1988 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 85.6% in Dec 2015 and a record low of 56.2% in Dec 1990. The series is reported yearly with history from 1988.
Government debt as a percentage of GDP measures the total gross debt of the general government relative to the size of the economy. It is reported annually, expressed as a percent of GDP. The series spans from 1988 to 2025.
Source & methodology
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