 Global debt hit a record high of $337.7 trillion at the end of the second quarter, driven by easing global financial conditions, a softer U.S. dollar and a more accommodative stance from major central banks, a quarterly report showed on Thursday.


Global debt surges $21 trillion in first half of 2025

The world's debt stock surged to a record $318 trillion in 2024, pushing the global debt-to-GDP ratio to 328%. This marks the first increase since 2020 as economic growth slowed and borrowing remained elevated. The latest report by the Institute of International Finance reveals that while the $7 trillion rise in debt was lower than the 2023 levels, concerns over fiscal deficits are growing.

Global debt rises to $318 trillion in 2024, says IIF

In 2023, developing countries faced a record $1.4 trillion in foreign debt service, with interest costs reaching a 20-year high. The world bank’s latest report reveals that total foreign debt interest payments surged to $406 billion. Watch in for more details!

Developing Countries Face Record $1.4 Trillion In Foreign Debt Payments

Global public debt to pass $100tn this year: IMF Report

The global debt pile has hit $313 trillion, driven by rising interest rates and government spending. This means higher borrowing costs for everyone, from businesses to countries, and it could have serious consequences.

Global debt soars to $313 tn, driven by rising borrowing costs

Global debt skyrockets to unprecedented $313 tn, emerging markets facing new challenges

Global debt reaches record high of $307 trillion, as debt ratios are rising: IIF

Climate change hurts global economy: 59 countries will face massive debt burden in next 10 years

The global public debt has risen to record levels. A UN report states that global debt rose to 92 trillion dollars in 2022. Domestic and external debt worldwide has increased more than five times in the last two decades. The pace has outstripped economic growth too, as the gross domestic product has only tripled since 2002.

Global debt hits record high

Global public debt soars to record-high of $92 trillion, UN report reveals

Global debt grew considerably in 2021, China leading lender: World Bank president

Sri Lanka's economic crisis has engulfed South Asian nation. IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva is pushing China and other group of 20 economies to speed up debt relief for growing number of heavily indebted countries.

IMF's Georgieva warns against 'complacency' on global debt problems

Global debt surged to a record USD226 trillion last year. This is the largest one-year surge since World War II. Can this trigger the next financial crisis? Palki Sharma tells you about the risks.

Gravitas: This giant tsunami of debt could trigger the next financial crisis

World economy to slow this year due to US-China trade conflict: World Bank

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