United Kingdom Central Government Debt (% of GDP) (2024)
United Kingdom's Central Government Debt (% of GDP): 131.1 % of GDP in 2024, -5.1pp YoY. World Bank (GC.DOD.TOTL.GD.ZS), 1990–2024.
United Kingdom (2024)
131.1
% of GDP
-5.1pp YoY
YoY Change
-5.1pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
35
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 131.1 | -5.1pp |
| 2023 | 136.1 | -2.1pp |
| 2022 | 138.2 | -45.6pp |
| 2021 | 183.8 | -10.9pp |
| 2020 | 194.7 | +35.7pp |
| 2019 | 159 | +2.2pp |
| 2018 | 156.8 | -3.4pp |
| 2017 | 160.1 | +4.6pp |
| 2016 | 155.6 | +8.5pp |
| 2015 | 147.1 | -2.5pp |
| 2014 | 149.6 | +8.6pp |
| 2013 | 141 | -5.3pp |
| 2012 | 146.4 | +3.3pp |
| 2011 | 143.1 | +12.6pp |
| 2010 | 130.5 | +7.6pp |
| 2009 | 122.9 | +18.1pp |
| 2008 | 104.8 | +11.5pp |
| 2007 | 93.4 | +1.6pp |
| 2006 | 91.8 | -0.1pp |
| 2005 | 91.9 | n/a |
About this Dataset
United Kingdom recorded 131.1 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was -5.1pp. The historical series (1990–2024) shows a peak of 194.7 in 2020 and a trough of 29.2 in 1991.
Data sourced from World Bank Open Data API. Values use World Bank standardised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks united kingdom central government debt (% of gdp) in United Kingdom, published by World Bank. Data covers 1990–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 194.7 % of GDP in 2020 and reached its lowest recorded value of 29.2 in 1991. The latest reading of 131.1 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of -5.1pp.