External Debt in China
External debt was 12.9% of GDP in China in 2024, compared to 16.7% of GDP ten years earlier. External debt averaged 16.7% of GDP over the last decade. For more external debt information, visit our dedicated page.
China External Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays External Debt (% of GDP) for China from 2022 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
China External Debt Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GDP) | 16.0 | 15.1 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 12.9 |
| External Debt (USD bn) | 2,401 | 2,747 | 2,453 | 2,448 | 2,420 |