United Kingdom Government Debt to GDP
102.3%▲ +2.41 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
United Kingdom's government debt to GDP ratio rose to 102.3% in 2025, up from 99.9% in 2024. The reading remains below the all-time high of 104.8% recorded in 2020, but is more than three times the series low of 28.4% in 1990. Data are available from 1980.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102.3% | 99.9% | 104.8%Dec 2020 | 28.4%Dec 1990 | 1980 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Budget | -5.4% | -6.1% | 1.4% | -12.9% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Interest Rate | 3.8% | 3.8% | 17.0% | 0.1% | Jul 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Government Debt to GDP in United Kingdom averaged 62.7% from 1980 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 104.8% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 28.4% in Dec 1990. The series is reported yearly with history from 1980.
Government debt as a percentage of GDP measures the total outstanding gross debt of the general government relative to the size of the economy. The indicator is reported annually, expressed as a percentage of GDP, and the series spans from 1980 to 2025.
Source & methodology
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