Spain Government Debt to GDP
100.4%▼ −1.22 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Spain's government debt stood at 100.432593% of GDP in 2025, down from 101.647813% in 2024. The ratio remained far below the all-time high of 119.178981% recorded in 2020. It also stayed well above the series minimum of 16.106555% seen in 1980, the start of the annual data.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100.4% | 101.6% | 119.2%Dec 2020 | 16.1%Dec 1980 | 1980 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Budget | -2.5% | -3.2% | 2.1% | -11.5% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Interest Rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 4.8% | 0.0% | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Government Debt to GDP in Spain averaged 72.1% from 1980 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 119.2% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 16.1% in Dec 1980. The series is reported yearly with history from 1980.
Government debt as a percentage of GDP measures the level of government debt relative to the size of the economy. The indicator is expressed in percent of GDP and is compiled annually. The available series for Spain runs from 1980 to 2025, with observations reported for each calendar year.
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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