Public Debt in India
Public debt in India averaged 76.1% of GDP in the decade to 2024, above the average for East & South Asia of 56.3% of GDP. Public debt in 2024 was 81.3% of GDP. For more information on public debt, visit our dedicated page.
India Public Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays Public Debt (% of GDP) for India from 2023 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
India Public Debt Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Debt (% of GDP) | 88.4 | 83.5 | 82.2 | 81.2 | 81.3 |
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