Chile Government Debt to GDP — 2026 Data & Trend
Chile's government debt was 41.54% in December 2025, down from 41.78% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 41.78%.
Chile's government debt stands at 41.54% as of December 2025. Over the latest readings, the government debt has moved within a band of 3.90% to 41.78%. The most recent figure of 41.54% is down from 41.78% a year earlier, and is 0.24% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 192 economies tracked on this platform, Chile ranks #127 on government debt by latest value. It fell from 41.78% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 41.78%.
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 | 41.54% |
| Dec 2024 | 41.78% |
| Dec 2023 | 39.38% |
| Dec 2022 | 37.92% |
| Dec 2021 | 36.43% |
| Dec 2020 | 32.37% |
| Dec 2019 | 28.33% |
| Dec 2018 | 25.80% |
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 Chile Have in 2026?
Chile's government debt was 41.54% in December 2025, down from 41.78% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 41.78%.
Is the government debt rising or falling in Chile?
It fell in the latest reading — 41.54% in December 2025 versus 41.78% 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).