Argentina Government Debt to GDP — 2026 Data & Trend
Argentina's government debt was 80.06% in December 2025, down from 84.59% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 84.59%.
Argentina's government debt stands at 80.06% as of December 2025. The government debt currently sits at 80.06% (down from 84.59% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between 31.68% and 153.37%, and is 4.52% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 192 economies tracked on this platform, Argentina ranks #45 on government debt by latest value. It fell from 84.59% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 84.59%.
What's driving it
The debt ratio moves with budget deficits, growth, interest costs and the currency; faster nominal growth lowers it, while wide deficits push it up.
Recent readings
| Period | Government debt |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 80.06% |
| Dec 2024 | 84.59% |
| Dec 2023 | 153.37% |
| Dec 2022 | 84.30% |
| Dec 2021 | 81.04% |
| Dec 2020 | 103.82% |
| Dec 2019 | 89.84% |
| Dec 2018 | 85.25% |
Data: Source: IMF — International Reserves and Foreign Currency Liquidity (IRFCL), International Liquidity (IL), Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), World Economic Outlook (WEO). Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
How Much Government Debt Does Argentina Have in 2026?
Argentina's government debt was 80.06% in December 2025, down from 84.59% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 84.59%.
Is the government debt rising or falling in Argentina?
It fell in the latest reading — 80.06% in December 2025 versus 84.59% a year earlier. Year on year it is lower.
What is government debt?
It measures total public debt expressed as a share of gross domestic product (debt-to-GDP).