National Debt (% of GDP): Taiwan Province of China
Taiwan Province of China's national debt (% of gdp) is currently 20.9% as of 2026. # Taiwan Province of China National Debt (% of GDP) Taiwan Province of China's national debt stood at 20.
Current (2026)
20.9%
-10.7% y/y
Peak (2012)
39.2%
Low (2026)
20.9%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1997–2026 · 34 pts
National Debt (% of GDP) — Taiwan Province of China
1997 — 2026
National Debt (% of GDP) — Taiwan Province of China
Analysis# Taiwan Province of China National Debt (% of GDP)
Taiwan Province of China's national debt stood at 20.9% of GDP in 2026, marking its lowest level since records began in 1997. The metric has declined substantially from its all-time peak of 39.2% in 2012, representing a total reduction of 16.4 percentage points over three decades. This improvement reflects a sustained fiscal consolidation effort that has reshaped the economy's debt trajectory.
A sharp downward trend emerged after 2012, with annual declines accelerating notably from 2023 onward. Between 2017 and 2026, debt fell from 34.5% to 20.9%—a nine-year contraction averaging 1.5 percentage points yearly. The steeper descent since 2023 signals intensified fiscal discipline, with projections through 2030 suggesting debt will remain near current levels, indicating structural improvements in Taiwan's fiscal position.
Historical Data
34 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 9.8% | -22.83% |
| 2029 | 12.7% | -17.53% |
| 2028 | 15.4% | -15.38% |
| 2027 | 18.2% | -12.92% |
| 2026 | 20.9% | -10.68% |
| 2025 | 23.4% | -11.03% |
| 2024 | 26.3% | -9.31% |
| 2023 | 29.0% | -1.69% |
| 2022 | 29.5% | -1.99% |
| 2021 | 30.1% | -5.94% |
| 2020 | 32.0% | -1.84% |
| 2019 | 32.6% | -3.55% |
| 2018 | 33.8% | -2.03% |
| 2017 | 34.5% | -2.54% |
| 2016 | 35.4% | -1.39% |
| 2015 | 35.9% | -4.27% |
| 2014 | 37.5% | -3.60% |
| 2013 | 38.9% | -0.77% |
| 2012 | 39.2% | +2.35% |
| 2011 | 38.3% | +3.79% |
Show all 34 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.9% | +0.54% |
| 2009 | 36.7% | +9.88% |
| 2008 | 33.4% | +3.73% |
| 2007 | 32.2% | -3.30% |
| 2006 | 33.3% | -2.35% |
| 2005 | 34.1% | +2.10% |
| 2004 | 33.4% | +4.05% |
| 2003 | 32.1% | +7.72% |
| 2002 | 29.8% | -1.00% |
| 2001 | 30.1% | +14.89% |
| 2000 | 26.2% | +10.55% |
| 1999 | 23.7% | +0.00% |
| 1998 | 23.7% | -5.20% |
| 1997 | 25.0% | — |
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