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Singapore Debt to GDP Ratio

Singapore's government debt-to-GDP ratio hit a record 173% in 2024, up from 170% in 2023. This increase stems from deficit spending for economic stimulation and population support. Most government borrowing funds reserves under the Government Securities Act with infrastructure spending under the Significant Infrastructure Government Loan Act accounting for less. Despite high gross debt, Singapore holds net assets exceeding liabilities and retains a triple-A credit rating. Singapore's record low government debt to gdp was 67.4% in 1995 and record high was 173% in 2024.

Yearly Historical Data (1994-2024)

(in %)
Year Debt to GDP Ratio
2024 173%
2023 170%
2022 153.9%
2021 132.6%
2020 146.3%
2019 124.9%
2018 107.5%
2017 105.8%
2016 104.9%
2015 99.5%
2014 97.1%
2013 101.4%
2012 105.7%
2011 101%
2010 97%
2009 99.7%
2008 95.3%
2007 84.7%
2006 85.1%
2005 92.1%
2004 94.7%
2003 97.6%
2002 94.3%
2001 93.7%
2000 79.9%
1999 83.6%
1998 81.5%
1997 68.3%
1996 68.8%
1995 67.4%
1994 68.2%
Singapore Debt to GDP Ratio : Definition
Singapore's government debt to GDP shows its debt relative to its economic output. It's calculated by dividing the total government debt by the country's gross domestic product. A lower ratio suggests better debt sustainability.