Brazil Government Debt to GDP — 2026 Data & Trend
Brazil's government debt was 93.33% in December 2025, up from 87.03% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 87.03%.
Brazil's government debt stands at 93.33% as of December 2025. Over the latest readings, the government debt has moved within a band of 59.59% to 96.01%. The most recent figure of 93.33% is up from 87.03% a year earlier, and is 6.30% higher than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 192 economies tracked on this platform, Brazil ranks #30 on government debt by latest value. It rose from 87.03% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 87.03%.
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 | 93.33% |
| Dec 2024 | 87.03% |
| Dec 2023 | 84.00% |
| Dec 2022 | 83.94% |
| Dec 2021 | 88.93% |
| Dec 2020 | 96.01% |
| Dec 2019 | 87.12% |
| Dec 2018 | 84.78% |
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 Brazil Have in 2026?
Brazil's government debt was 93.33% in December 2025, up from 87.03% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 87.03%.
Is the government debt rising or falling in Brazil?
It rose in the latest reading — 93.33% in December 2025 versus 87.03% a year earlier. Year on year it is higher.
What is government debt?
It measures total public debt expressed as a share of gross domestic product (debt-to-GDP).