Spain Government Debt to GDP — 2026 Data & Trend
Spain's government debt was 100.70% in December 2025, down from 103.10% the previous quarter. A year earlier it stood at 101.60%.
Spain's government debt stands at 100.70% as of December 2025. The government debt currently sits at 100.70% (down from 103.10% in the prior quarter). Across the tracked window it has ranged between 34.90% and 124.20%, and is 0.90% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 121 economies tracked on this platform, Spain ranks #17 on government debt by latest value. It fell from 103.10% in the previous quarter, and compares with a year-earlier 101.60%.
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 | 100.70% |
| Sep 2025 | 103.10% |
| Jun 2025 | 103.40% |
| Mar 2025 | 103.30% |
| Dec 2024 | 101.60% |
| Sep 2024 | 104.20% |
| Jun 2024 | 105.20% |
| Mar 2024 | 106.30% |
Data: Source: Eurostat (Commission Decision 2011/833/EU — reuse permitted with attribution). Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
How Much Government Debt Does Spain Have in 2026?
Spain's government debt was 100.70% in December 2025, down from 103.10% the previous quarter. A year earlier it stood at 101.60%.
Is the government debt rising or falling in Spain?
It fell in the latest reading — 100.70% in December 2025 versus 103.10% a quarter 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).