Public Debt in Germany
Public debt in Germany averaged 65.8% of GDP in the decade to 2024, below the average for Euro Area of 89.6% of GDP. Public debt in 2024 was 62.5% of GDP. For more information on public debt, visit our dedicated page.
Germany Public Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays Public Debt (% of GDP) for Germany from 2017 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Germany Public Debt Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Debt (% of GDP) | 68.1 | 68.1 | 65.0 | 62.9 | 62.5 |
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