Israel Government Debt to GDP — 2026 Data & Trend
Israel's government debt was 67.87% in December 2025, up from 67.68% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 67.68%.
Israel's government debt stands at 67.87% as of December 2025. Over the latest readings, the government debt has moved within a band of 59.54% to 90.05%. The most recent figure of 67.87% is up from 67.68% a year earlier, and is 0.19% higher than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 192 economies tracked on this platform, Israel ranks #58 on government debt by latest value. It rose from 67.68% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 67.68%.
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 | 67.87% |
| Dec 2024 | 67.68% |
| Dec 2023 | 61.92% |
| Dec 2022 | 60.88% |
| Dec 2021 | 68.19% |
| Dec 2020 | 71.38% |
| Dec 2019 | 59.54% |
| Dec 2018 | 60.34% |
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 Israel Have in 2026?
Israel's government debt was 67.87% in December 2025, up from 67.68% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 67.68%.
Is the government debt rising or falling in Israel?
It rose in the latest reading — 67.87% in December 2025 versus 67.68% 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).