Norway Government Debt to GDP
45.0%▼ −7.82 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Norway's government debt stood at 45% of GDP in 2025, down from 52.8% in the prior year. The reading remained below the all-time high of 54.0% recorded in 1993 and well above the series low of 23.8% from 1998.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.0% | 52.8% | 54.0%Dec 1993 | 23.8%Dec 1998 | 1980 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Budget | 9.3% | 12.8% | 24.7% | -2.5% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Interest Rate | 4.3% | 4.3% | 17.0% | 0.0% | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Government Debt to GDP in Norway averaged 38.0% from 1980 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 54.0% in Dec 1993 and a record low of 23.8% in Dec 1998. The series is reported yearly with history from 1980.
Government debt as a percentage of GDP measures the total stock of government liabilities relative to the size of the economy. The series is reported annually in percent of GDP, covering the period from 1980 to 2025.
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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