The Economist

How much public debt is too much?

ONE REASON economists have a poor record of predicting fiscal crises is that there is no defined level at which debt can be said to be too high. They prefer to assess whether a debt-to-GDP ratio is ...
World Bank

Kenya Can Cut Public Debt-to-GDP Ratio by a Third While Generating Jobs if it Prioritizes Fiscal, Governance, and Structural Reforms

NAIROBI, May 27, 2025—Kenya’s fiscal policy could be better used to create more and better jobs, strengthen the social contract with Kenyan citizens, provide better public services, and spur inclusive ...
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Debt-to-GDP ratio drops to 39.4% after GDP rebasing

Nigeria’s public debt-to-GDP ratio dropped to 39.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 following the successful rebasing of the country’s Gross Domestic Product by the National Bureau of Statistics.
Bloomberg L.P.

Canada’s Budget Watchdog Sees Rising Debt-to-GDP Ratio

Canada’s federal fiscal picture is set to worsen as deficits and debt rise as a percentage of the economy, according to the latest forecasts from the country’s budgetary watchdog. The parliamentary ...