India Government Debt to GDP
84.1%▼ −0.71 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
India's government debt to GDP ratio fell to 84.07% in 2025, down from 84.78% in 2024. The current level remains below the all-time high of 90.56% recorded in 2020. The series dates back to 1991.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84.1% | 84.8% | 90.6%Dec 2020 | 67.1%Dec 1996 | 1991 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Budget | -7.4% | -7.9% | -3.7% | -13.2% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Interest Rate | 5.3% | 5.3% | 12.0% | 3.0% | Jun 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Government Debt to GDP in India averaged 76.1% from 1991 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 90.6% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 67.1% in Dec 1996. The series is reported yearly with history from 1991.
Government debt as a percentage of GDP measures the total outstanding debt of the central government relative to the country's economic output. The indicator is reported annually, expressed as a percentage of GDP. The series spans from 1991 to the present.
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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