National Debt (% of GDP): Liechtenstein

Analysis# Liechtenstein National Debt (% of GDP) Liechtenstein maintains one of the world's lowest debt-to-GDP ratios at 0.5% in 2026. This figure sits well below the country's all-time peak of 0.6% recorded in 2017 and marginally above the lowest point of 0.4% in 2011. Over the 15-year span from 2011 to 2026, national debt increased by 25%, a modest rise that reflects Liechtenstein's extraordinary fiscal discipline and economic stability. The period from 2017 onward reveals a consistent downward correction. After peaking at 0.6% in 2017, debt contracted to 0.5% in 2018 and has remained stable at that level through 2026. This plateau suggests Liechtenstein has successfully anchored its debt burden at a sustainable baseline. With projections holding steady through 2030, the principality's debt trajectory points toward sustained fiscal conservatism, positioning it among the most financially sound nations globally.