Brazil Government Debt to GDP — 2026 Data & Trend
Brazil's government debt was 81.86% in December 2024, down from 83.03% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 83.03%.
Brazil's government debt stands at 81.86% as of December 2024. Over the latest readings, the government debt has moved within a band of 57.23% to 98.71%. The most recent figure of 81.86% is down from 83.03% a year earlier, and is 1.18% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 121 economies tracked on this platform, Brazil ranks #25 on government debt by latest value. It fell from 83.03% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 83.03%.
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 2024 | 81.86% |
| Dec 2023 | 83.03% |
| Dec 2022 | 79.10% |
| Dec 2021 | 85.01% |
| Dec 2020 | 98.71% |
| Dec 2019 | 92.57% |
| Dec 2018 | 86.61% |
| Dec 2017 | 83.67% |
Data: The World Bank — World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0) 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 81.86% in December 2024, down from 83.03% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 83.03%.
Is the government debt rising or falling in Brazil?
It fell in the latest reading — 81.86% in December 2024 versus 83.03% 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).