government debt

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The two main ones are to not borrow to fund day-to-day spending by the end of this parliament, and to get government debt falling as a share of national income over the same period.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday's elections.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

At an investment conference Tuesday in Oslo held by Norges Bank Investment Management, Dimon was asked about the high levels of government debt around the world.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

China’s government debt is forecast to reach 120.3% of GDP by 2029; a prolonged Middle East conflict could push global debt to 121%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Nevertheless, Japan's huge government debt, which totals 182% of GDP, and the aging of the population are two major long-run problems.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency