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Top 10 countries by government debt

Top 10 countries by government debt for 2022 is led by Singapore at 152.53%, while Bahamas, The closes the current top ten at 77.66%. The page targets “top 10 countries” search intent and funnels users to detailed profiles.

Year archive

2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019

Top countries

0.038.176.3114153SingaporeSingapore: 152.53%153United KingdomUnited Kingdom: 138.22%138United StatesUnited States: 112.72%113SpainSpain: 109.02%109San MarinoSan Marino: 103.15%103JordanJordan: 91.95%91.9IcelandIceland: 85.09%85.1BrazilBrazil: 79.10%79.1HungaryHungary: 77.99%78.0Bahamas, TheBahamas, The: 77.66%77.7

Collection table

#CountryValue
1 Singapore 152.53%
2 United Kingdom 138.22%
3 United States 112.72%
4 Spain 109.02%
5 San Marino 103.15%
6 Jordan 91.95%
7 Iceland 85.09%
8 Brazil 79.10%
9 Hungary 77.99%
10 Bahamas, The 77.66%

Analytical takeaways

  • The “Top 10 countries by government debt” collection for 2022 opens with Singapore at 152.53%.
  • Because the slice is capped at top-10, the page answers shortlist intent without forcing the user through the full global ranking.
  • The current collection closes with Bahamas, The (77.66%), after which users can move into the full indicator and ranking context.