Chile Government Debt to GDP — 2026 Data & Trend
Chile's government debt was 13.15% in December 2000, down from 13.28% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 13.28%.
Chile's government debt stands at 13.15% as of December 2000. Over the latest readings, the government debt has moved within a band of 12.12% to 17.28%. The most recent figure of 13.15% is down from 13.28% a year earlier, and is 0.13% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 121 economies tracked on this platform, Chile ranks #116 on government debt by latest value. It fell from 13.28% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 13.28%.
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 2000 | 13.15% |
| Dec 1999 | 13.28% |
| Dec 1998 | 12.12% |
| Dec 1997 | 12.78% |
| Dec 1996 | 14.58% |
| Dec 1995 | 17.28% |
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 Chile Have in 2026?
Chile's government debt was 13.15% in December 2000, down from 13.28% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 13.28%.
Is the government debt rising or falling in Chile?
It fell in the latest reading — 13.15% in December 2000 versus 13.28% 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).