Saudi Arabia Government Debt to GDP — 2026 Data & Trend
Saudi Arabia's government debt was 31.81% in December 2025, up from 25.85% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 25.85%.
Saudi Arabia's government debt stands at 31.81% as of December 2025. The government debt currently sits at 31.81% (up from 25.85% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between 1.50% and 102.99%, and is 5.95% higher than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 192 economies tracked on this platform, Saudi Arabia ranks #151 on government debt by latest value. It rose from 25.85% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 25.85%.
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 | 31.81% |
| Dec 2024 | 25.85% |
| Dec 2023 | 22.98% |
| Dec 2022 | 21.31% |
| Dec 2021 | 25.45% |
| Dec 2020 | 29.66% |
| Dec 2019 | 20.34% |
| Dec 2018 | 16.84% |
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 Saudi Arabia Have in 2026?
Saudi Arabia's government debt was 31.81% in December 2025, up from 25.85% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 25.85%.
Is the government debt rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
It rose in the latest reading — 31.81% in December 2025 versus 25.85% 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).