lists (both absolute and relative to GDP) include the U.S., China, Japan, U.K., France, with high Debt-to-GDP ratios also seen in Japan, Sudan, Singapore, Venezuela, Lebanon, and other advanced/vulnerable nations, showing massive government borrowing (U.S. over $38T) and high burdens relative to economic size (Japan near 250% GDP).
Top
Countries by Absolute Debt (Trillions USD - Recent Data)
These are some of the largest economies with huge borrowing:
United States: Around $38 Trillion+.
China: Over $18 Trillion.
Japan: Around $10 Trillion.
United Kingdom: $4 Trillion.
France: $3.4 Trillion.
Top
Countries by Debt-to-GDP Ratio (2025/2026 Estimates)
This shows the debt burden relative to economic output:
Sudan:
Over 250% (highest in 2025).
Japan:
Around 235-250%.
Singapore:
173-175%.
Venezuela:
164%.
Lebanon:
164%.
Greece, Italy, Eritrea, US, France, Bahrain, Maldives also feature high on this list.
Key
Trends for 2026
Advanced
Economies Lead: Major economies like the U.S., Japan, U.K., France carry the
most debt in absolute terms due to large spending.
High
Ratios: Countries like Japan and Sudan have debt levels far exceeding their
GDP, indicating significant financial strain.
Rising
Chinese Debt: China's total debt-to-GDP has surged, nearing 336% in mid-2025,
though much is corporate debt.
Government
Debt Projections for G7 Countries (2024-2029F)
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In 2026, the countries with the highest debt are typically measured in two ways: by total gross debt (absolute dollar value) or by debt-to-GDP ratio (debt relative to the size of the economy). Based on recent data and 2026 projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other financial trackers, the leading nations are as follows:
Top 20 Countries by Total Gross Debt (Trillions/Billions USD)
The
world's largest economies carry the highest absolute debt volumes, primarily
due to the sheer scale of their public spending and infrastructure.
United
States: $38.43 trillion
China: $18.68
trillion
Japan: $9.83
trillion
United
Kingdom: $4.09 trillion
France: $3.92
trillion
Italy: $3.48
trillion
India: $3.36
trillion
Germany: $3.23
trillion
Canada: $2.60
trillion
Brazil: $2.06
trillion
Spain: $1.8
trillion (est. based on 2025 trends)
South
Korea: $1.2 trillion (est.)
Netherlands: $1.1
trillion (est.)
Mexico: $1.0
trillion (est.)
Australia: $0.9
trillion (est.)
Belgium: $0.6
trillion (est.)
Switzerland: $0.5
trillion (est.)
Singapore: $0.5
trillion (est.)
Saudi
Arabia: $0.4 trillion (est.)
Turkey: $0.4
trillion (est.)
Top
20 Countries by Debt-to-GDP Ratio
This
metric is often considered a better indicator of a country's fiscal health, as
it shows their ability to pay back debt.
Sudan: 272%
Japan: 237%
Singapore: 173%
Venezuela: 164%
Lebanon: 164%
Greece: 146%
Italy: 139%
Bahrain: 135%
Maldives: 132%
United
States: 123–125%
France: 112%
Canada: 111%
Spain: 108%
(est.)
United
Kingdom: 96%
Egypt: 95%
China: 88%
Argentina: 83%
Brazil: 77%
South
Africa: 76%
Ghana: 71%
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