5 Countries with the Most Debt in the World

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In this piece, we will take a look at the 5 countries with the most debt in the world. For more countries, head on over to the 30 countries with the most debt in the world.

5. United States

Debt as a percentage of GDP in 2022: 121.4%

It may have the most external debt in the world, but the U.S.’s debt as a percentage of GDP is still not as high with many major events including wars, recessions and Covid-19 all resulting in debt piling on.

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