China Government Debt to GDP
99.2%▲ +8.82 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
China's government debt to GDP ratio rose to 99.2% in 2025 from 90.4% in 2024. The reading marked the highest level on record in the annual series dating back to 1995. The previous all-time low was 20.4% in 1997.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99.2% | 90.4% | 99.2%Dec 2025 | 20.4%Dec 1997 | 1995 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Budget | -7.9% | -7.1% | 0.9% | -9.6% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Interest Rate | 3.0% | 3.0% | 12.1% | 3.0% | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Government Debt to GDP in China averaged 42.0% from 1995 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 99.2% in Dec 2025 and a record low of 20.4% in Dec 1997. The series is reported yearly with history from 1995.
Government debt as a percentage of GDP measures the total outstanding debt of the central government relative to the size of the economy for China. The indicator is reported annually as a percentage of GDP. The series covers the period from 1995 to the latest available year.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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