What is Government Debt (% of GDP)? | Definition & Methodology

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Government Debt (% of GDP): Central government debt as a percentage of GDP.

Unit: % of GDP Source: World Bank (GC.DOD.TOTL.GD.ZS)

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Central government debt as a percentage of GDP.

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What is Government Debt (% of GDP)?

Central government debt as a percentage of GDP.

Where does Government Debt (% of GDP) data come from?

Government Debt (% of GDP) data is sourced from World Bank, using indicator code GC.DOD.TOTL.GD.ZS.

What unit is Government Debt (% of GDP) measured in?

Government Debt (% of GDP) is measured in % of GDP.