Russia Government Debt to GDP
17.2%▲ +2.43 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Russia's government debt to GDP rose to 17.19% in 2025 from 14.76% in 2024. The reading remains well below the all-time high of 135.19% recorded in 1998 and above the series low of 7.45% in 2008. Data are available from 1997.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.2% | 14.8% | 135.2%Dec 1998 | 7.4%Dec 2008 | 1997 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Budget | -3.9% | -1.6% | 7.8% | -7.4% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Interest Rate | 14.0% | 14.0% | 210.0% | 4.3% | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Government Debt to GDP in Russia averaged 25.7% from 1997 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 135.2% in Dec 1998 and a record low of 7.4% in Dec 2008. The series is reported yearly with history from 1997.
Government debt as a share of GDP measures the total outstanding debt of the general government relative to the size of the economy. The indicator is reported annually as a percentage of GDP. The series for Russia spans from 1997 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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