Netherlands Government Debt to GDP
43.3%▼ −0.4 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Netherlands government debt to GDP fell to 43.35% in 2025 from 43.75% in 2024. The ratio remains near the all-time low of 42.74% recorded in 2007, and well below the series high of 76.67% in 1993. Data are available from 1980.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.3% | 43.7% | 76.7%Dec 1993 | 42.7%Dec 2007 | 1980 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Budget | -1.8% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -8.7% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Interest Rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 4.8% | 0.0% | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Government Debt to GDP in Netherlands averaged 58.1% from 1980 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 76.7% in Dec 1993 and a record low of 42.7% in Dec 2007. The series is reported yearly with history from 1980.
Government debt as a percentage of GDP measures the gross debt of the general government relative to the size of the economy. It is reported annually for the Netherlands. The series spans from 1980 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.
FAQ