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Global Debt
Total outstanding debt of governments, corporations, and households worldwide. Based on IMF World Economic Outlook data.
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Global Debt
Official value (2024): $307,000,000,000,000
+102.0%in time period
Global Debt growth (2015–2024)
+102.0%in time period
Chart data: 2015: 152,000,000,000,000 current US$, 2016: 164,000,000,000,000 current US$, 2017: 177,000,000,000,000 current US$, 2018: 183,000,000,000,000 current US$, 2019: 196,000,000,000,000 current US$, 2020: 226,000,000,000,000 current US$, 2021: 235,000,000,000,000 current US$, 2022: 235,000,000,000,000 current US$, 2023: 260,000,000,000,000 current US$, 2024: 307,000,000,000,000 current US$
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Global Debt in 2024?
- As of 2024, Global Debt stands at approximately $307.0 trillion, based on official data from International Monetary Fund. This figure is updated annually and reflects the most recent verified measurement available.
- Is Global Debt increasing or decreasing?
- Global Debt is currently growing at approximately 18.1% per year. This rate is derived from the most recent multi-year trend reported by International Monetary Fund.
- What does Global Debt measure?
- Total outstanding debt of governments, corporations, and households worldwide. Data is collected by International Monetary Fund using standardized international methodology across all member countries.
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