Egypt Government Debt to GDP — 2026 Data & Trend
Egypt's government debt was 86.83% in December 2025, down from 90.93% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 90.93%.
Egypt's government debt stands at 86.83% as of December 2025. The government debt currently sits at 86.83% (down from 90.93% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between 66.76% and 98.26%, and is 4.09% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 192 economies tracked on this platform, Egypt ranks #36 on government debt by latest value. It fell from 90.93% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 90.93%.
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 | 86.83% |
| Dec 2024 | 90.93% |
| Dec 2023 | 95.93% |
| Dec 2022 | 88.53% |
| Dec 2021 | 89.90% |
| Dec 2020 | 86.22% |
| Dec 2019 | 80.09% |
| Dec 2018 | 87.95% |
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 Egypt Have in 2026?
Egypt's government debt was 86.83% in December 2025, down from 90.93% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 90.93%.
Is the government debt rising or falling in Egypt?
It fell in the latest reading — 86.83% in December 2025 versus 90.93% 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).