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The World’s $111 Trillion in Government Debt, in One Giant Chart
Key Takeaways Gross public debt stands at $111 trillion globally in 2025, rising by $8.3 trillion since 2024. Together, the U.S. and China hold 51.8% of the world’s government debt. While global public debt is lower than pandemic highs in real terms, it remains stubbornly elevated at $111 trillion. This graphic shows world debt by…
November 14, 2025 • Opinion


