Public Debt in Australia
Public debt averaged 43.6% of GDP in the decade to 2022, significantly below the average for the Asia-Pacific region of 86.8% of GDP. Public debt in Australia in 2022 was 50.7% of GDP. For more public debt information, visit our dedicated page.
Australia Public Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays Public Debt (% of GDP) for Australia from 2023 to 2013.
Source: Macrobond.
Australia Public Debt Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Debt (% of GDP) | 57.0 | 55.5 | 50.3 | 49.0 | - |
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