Public Debt in United Kingdom
In the year 2024, the public debt in United Kingdom was 101.3%, compared to 87.09% in 2014 and 100.4% in 2023. It averaged 93.98% over the last decade. For more public debt information, visit our dedicated page.
United Kingdom Public Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays Public Debt (% of GDP) for United Kingdom from 2023 to 2022.
Source: Macrobond.
United Kingdom Public Debt Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Debt (% of GDP) | 85.7 | 105.8 | 105.1 | 99.6 | 100.4 |
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