Russia's national debt has become the lowest among the G20 countries

According to the results of 2025, Russia's public debt turned out to be the lowest among the G20 member countries. This was reported by RIA Novosti on April 19, citing data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

It is indicated that, according to the IMF, Russia's total debt amounted to 18% of GDP. At the same time, it is specified that the level below 60% is considered safe.

Russia is followed by Turkey among the G20 countries with 23.5% of GDP, followed by Saudi Arabia with 31.7%. Indonesia and Australia also showed a safe level, Germany and Mexico slightly exceeded 60% of GDP.

The record holder is Japan, whose national debt is twice as high as GDP — 206.5% of GDP. Italy, the USA, France, Canada and the United Kingdom also showed results of over 100%.

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The national debt has become an acute problem in recent years.

Finance Minister Anton Siluanov noted Russia's leading position in the G20 in terms of government debt on April 16. According to the head of the department, the current budget policy supports the stability of public finances, and inflationary processes in the country are also stabilizing.