Indonesia Government Debt to GDP — 2026 Data & Trend
Indonesia's government debt was 40.88% in December 2025, up from 40.16% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 40.16%.
Indonesia's government debt stands at 40.88% as of December 2025. The government debt currently sits at 40.88% (up from 40.16% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between 22.95% and 87.44%, and is 0.71% higher than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 192 economies tracked on this platform, Indonesia ranks #128 on government debt by latest value. It rose from 40.16% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 40.16%.
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 | 40.88% |
| Dec 2024 | 40.16% |
| Dec 2023 | 39.60% |
| Dec 2022 | 40.14% |
| Dec 2021 | 41.14% |
| Dec 2020 | 39.75% |
| Dec 2019 | 30.56% |
| Dec 2018 | 30.42% |
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 Indonesia Have in 2026?
Indonesia's government debt was 40.88% in December 2025, up from 40.16% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 40.16%.
Is the government debt rising or falling in Indonesia?
It rose in the latest reading — 40.88% in December 2025 versus 40.16% a year earlier. Year on year it is higher.
What is government debt?
It measures total public debt expressed as a share of gross domestic product (debt-to-GDP).