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Top 10 countries by government debt

Top 10 countries by government debt for 2023 is led by Singapore at 173.62%, while Iceland closes the current top ten at 80.09%. The page targets “top 10 countries” search intent and funnels users to detailed profiles.

Year archive

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Top countries

0.043.486.8130174SingaporeSingapore: 173.62%174United KingdomUnited Kingdom: 136.14%136United StatesUnited States: 114.73%115SpainSpain: 107.39%107El SalvadorEl Salvador: 103.07%103San MarinoSan Marino: 99.87%99.9JordanJordan: 93.62%93.6BrazilBrazil: 83.03%83.0HungaryHungary: 82.37%82.4IcelandIceland: 80.09%80.1

Collection table

#CountryValue
1 Singapore 173.62%
2 United Kingdom 136.14%
3 United States 114.73%
4 Spain 107.39%
5 El Salvador 103.07%
6 San Marino 99.87%
7 Jordan 93.62%
8 Brazil 83.03%
9 Hungary 82.37%
10 Iceland 80.09%

Analytical takeaways

  • The “Top 10 countries by government debt” collection for 2023 opens with Singapore at 173.62%.
  • 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 Iceland (80.09%), after which users can move into the full indicator and ranking context.