Global Debt Hits a Fresh Record While the global debt-to-GDP ratio has slightly declined, the absolute debt burden remains a major risk, requiring careful fiscal management and international cooperation to avoid financial instability. Image: International Monetary Fund
Global Debt as % of GDP Over the past 25 years, the global debt-to-GDP ratio has risen significantly, driven by major economic events like the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. Image: Deutsche Bank
Global Debt Global debt reached an all-time high of $313tn at the end of 2023, highlighting the challenges and potential risks associated with managing and servicing debt in both developed and developing economies. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Global Debt by 2030 Global debt could exceed $360 trillion in 10 years, if it continues to grow at the average pace of the last 15 years. Image: Institute of International Finance
Global Debt to GDP Global debt to GDP is expected to reach a new high of 249% of GDP this year, and 246% in 2021. Image: Morgan Stanley Research
Global Debt Levels vs. Global Bond Yields Global debt is at all-time high, while global bond yields are at all-time low. Image: J.P. Morgan
Global Debt Levels – Advanced Economies and Emerging Markets Historically, high debts create serious risks. Global debt levels have increased significantly since the Global Financial Crisis. Image: BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research
Global Debt by Sector and Recession Risk With global growth slowing, this chart suggests that the biggest recession risk is corporate deleveraging. Image: BofA Merrill Lynch Global Investment Strategy
Global Debt IIF expects the global debt load to exceed $255 trillion in 2019, largely driven by the United States and China. Image: Institute of International Finance
Total Global Debt to GDP The global debt-to-GDP ratio is hovering near a record at $244 trillion. That’s now more than three times the size of the world economy. Image: Deutsche Bank Global Research
Global Debt Nears Record Global debt hits $246 trillion (or 320% of GDP) and is just $2 trillion shy of all-time high. You may also like “Total Debt by Sector for Developed & Emerging Economies.” Image: International Monetary Fund