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# Russia Government Debt to GDP

> Russia government debt to gdp is 17.2% as of Dec 2025, from 14.8%. History from 1997, source International Monetary Fund. Free API & MCP access.

Government Debt to GDP in Russia rose to 17.2% in Dec 2025 from 14.8% in Dec 2024.

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.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 17.2% | 14.8% | 135.2% (Dec 1998) | 7.4% (Dec 2008) | 1997–2025 | % of GDP | annual |

## FAQ

**What is Russia's government debt to gdp right now?**

Government Debt to GDP in Russia is 17.2% as of Dec 2025.

**What are the historical extremes for Russia's government debt to gdp?**

The all-time high is 135.2% (Dec 1998); the record low is 7.4% (Dec 2008), over a series starting in 1997.

**How often is this series updated?**

Government Debt to GDP for Russia is a annual series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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