Visualizing the State of Government Debt Around the World
Visualizing the State of Government Debt Around the World (Update, 2021)
The COVID-19 pandemic forced governments around the world to go on a spending spree to prop up their economies. At the same time, fear of the virus combined with strict lockdowns are keeping people at home, causing tax revenues to plummet. How has this ultimately impacted the world’s debt? This visualization breaks down the debt to GDP ratio for each country around the world.
Japan still has the highest debt to GDP ratio in the world at 257%, which is significantly higher than other developed countries.
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased government debt around the world, with 3 countries now over 200% of debt to GDP and 32 over 100%.
![state-of-the-worlds-government-debt-b8f5[1].jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d5222a44813620001d89582/1620736204023-SBH2QFZTD7IIP16X23G3/state-of-the-worlds-government-debt-b8f5%5B1%5D.jpg)
Government Debt Around the World
At the opposite end of the spectrum, a handful of petro countries carry very little debt, including Kuwait (14%), Russia (18%) and Saudi Arabia (31%).
The coronavirus pandemic is far from over, and many countries are continuing to spend a lot of money to support their economies, suggesting government debt will only continue to get worse in the future.
We created our visualization by taking debt to GDP ratios for each country around the world according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The numbers represent figures for 2021. This measure is important because it puts government debt within the context of the size of each country’s economy.
For example, the U.S. has a massive economy and can tolerate a lot more debt than somewhere with a comparably smaller economy, like Greece. In this case we adjusted the size of the county and its color to correspond to the level of debt, providing a unique snapshot into the growing debt problem lots of countries are experiencing.
To continue reading, please go to the original article here:
https://howmuch.net/articles/state-of-the-worlds-government-debt-2021
Rob Cunningham: XRP Price Before Law v 2.0
8-11-2026
• XRP Price Before Law v 2.0 •
Last Friday’s major institutional question was:
“Why should we expose ourselves to digital assets before Congress tells us exactly what everything is?”
Also the “John Thune would suck in the WNBA, too” week in DC.
KTFA
Tuesday Night Video
FRANK26…8-11-26….THE LAW TO LIFT THE 000'S !!!
This video is in Frank’s and his team’s opinion only
Frank’s team is Walkingstick, Eddie and Omar in Iraq and guests
Playback Number: 605-313-5163 PIN: 156996#
Good Evening Dinar Recaps,
BRICS Payment Networks: A New Cross-Border Financial Architecture Takes Shape
BRICS nations are moving toward greater payment-system connectivity while China expands the international role of the yuan, signaling a gradual shift toward a more multipolar financial infrastructure.
Baghdad To Host Arab Small And Medium Enterprises Summit In October
Money and business Economy News — Baghdad The fourth edition of the Arab Summit for Small and Medium Enterprises for the year 2026, under the patronage of Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi, will be launched in Baghdad for the period from 18 to 20 October.
Ariel: Clarity Act Cloture, EO 14405 and 14406, Iraq Digital Integration, VND Endgame, and September 30
8-11-2026
Iraq’s Urgent Digital Integration Movement: Locking In The Rail Connection (And Other News)
Clarity Act Cloture, EOs 14405/14406, Iraq Digital Integration, VND Endgame & September 30
The chess pieces are moving at breakneck speed.
Thune filing cloture on August 8th is the trigger.
MilitiaMan & Crew: Is Something Changing With The Dinar? IQD News Update
8-11-2026
The Crew: Samson, PompeyPeter, Petra, Daytrader, Sunkissed, GIGI and Militia Man
No drama. No intrigue. No songs and dances. Just straight, factual news that I read and interpret to the best of my ability after being an avid Dinar investor and insanely obsessed Dinarian for over 15 years.
Follow MM on X == https://x.com/Slashn
Iraq Turns To Jordan And Syria For New Oil Export Routes
2026-08-10 Shafaq News- Baghdad Iraq is moving toward Syria and Jordan as potential crude export outlets after Turkiye, as Baghdad seeks to diversify its routes to international markets, parliamentary Oil Committee member Zainab Al-Khazraji told Shafaq News on Monday.
Central Banks Choose Between Gold and Dollars. Gold Is Winning
Notes From the Field By James Hickman (Simon Black / Sovereign Man) August 10, 2026
Every country on earth keeps a rainy-day fund: a pile of emergency savings, managed by its central bank, set aside for wars, crises, and currency runs.
These stockpiles of cash around the world are known as a nation’s “reserves”, and the people who manage those funds are called reserve managers.
Ross: Iraq’s Oil is the Dinar’s Revaluation
8-11-2026
Iraq running on a 51 year old oil & gas law is actually crazy and so is IQD being worth $.00076.
It is a no-brainer for Iraq to finally pass the HCL and increase the purchasing power of the dinar.
Inevitable if Iraq is to ever prosper.
What The Digital Dinar Means For Dinar Investors
The Dinar Den: 8-10-2026
For years, the Iraqi dinar (IQD) has been a subject of intense interest and speculation among global currency investors. While online forums are often filled with sensational claims of overnight riches and imminent currency revaluations, seasoned investors take a more analytical approach.
In a recent video from the popular YouTube channel The Dinar Den, Stephen—an entrepreneur and long-time Iraqi dinar investor—provides a grounded, realistic perspective on the current state of Iraq’s economy. Instead of focusing on unverified rumors, Stephen highlights a far more critical development: Iraq’s rapid transition toward a digitized financial infrastructure.
Ariel: This Timeline Now Makes Perfect Sense
8-11-2026
People keep this in mind. Under Article 70 of the Iraqi Constitution, major financial reforms specifically altering the exchange rate require a seated government and parliamentary consensus.
The factional disputes between Shia blocs and Kurdish parties over cabinet positions weren’t just drama; they were a legal blockade.
The Sept 30 Convergence
Iraq Is Considering Removing Zeros From The Dinar... Could This Be The Solution To The Liquidity Crisis?
August 9, 2026Last updated: August 9, 2026 The Independent – The issue of restructuring the Iraqi currency has resurfaced in economic discussions, coinciding with the government's liquidity crisis and its impact on financing public expenditures and delaying payments. While some economic experts are proposing ideas such as removing zeros from the dinar or issuing new banknotes, specialists warn against treating these measures as direct solutions to the financial crisis.
Good Morning Dinar Recaps,
BRICS Payment Networks: Cross-Border Connectivity Takes Shape
BRICS nations are exploring interconnected payment and CBDC systems that could gradually reshape how cross-border transactions move through the global financial system.
TNT:
Tishwash: Iraqi Parliament to Hold Two Legislative Sessions to Debate Key Bills
The Iraqi Parliament is set to hold two sessions during its current legislative term to consider a series of bills, proposed amendments and parliamentary committee reports.
According to the agenda issued by the parliament's Media Department, seen by PUKMEDIA, the first session will include the first reading of the Bill on Supporting Doctors (No. 36 of 2016) and the Bill on Granting Employees Extended Leave. Lawmakers will also conduct the second reading of the Bill on the Third Amendment to the Iraqi Jurists Union Law (No. 173 of 1969) and the Bill Amending the Lawyers Law (No. 173 of 1965).
KTFA
Monday Night Video
FRANK26…8-10-26….LET’S ROLL BANKS
This video is in Frank’s and his team’s opinion only
Frank’s team is Walkingstick, Eddie and Omar in Iraq and guests
Playback Number: 605-313-5163 PIN: 156996#
International Experts Join Iraq Effort To Trace Stolen Funds
2026-08-10 Shafaq News- Baghdad US and other international experts specializing in tracing stolen or smuggled funds have arrived in Baghdad to support Iraqi efforts to recover public money, an informed source told Shafaq News on Monday, as the government presses ahead with its Dawn Crackdown anti-corruption campaign, launched on June 28.
Good Evening Dinar Recaps,
Hormuz Reopened Under U.S. Navy Control: Global Energy and Trade Enter a New Phase
Trump’s declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is open under U.S. Navy control could ease global energy fears, but normal commercial traffic still depends on unresolved U.S.–Iran conditions.
Rob Cunningham: What if Humanity was Given a Genuine Choice?
8-10-2026
What if humanity were finally given a genuine choice?
Not Left vs Right
Not capitalism vs socialism
Not one central bank against another
Something far more fundamental
Coffee with MarkZ, joined by Bob Lock. 08/10/2026
MarkZ Disclaimer: Please consider everything on this call as my opinion. Be sure to consult a professional for any financial decisions
MZ: Iraq's cabinet, Iran, and Bob Lock joins us to take your questions on Trusts.
THE CONTENT IN THIS PODCAST IS FOR GENERAL & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY&NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE ANY PROFESSIONAL, FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONSIDER EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IN MARKZ’S OPINION ONLY
Good Morning Dinar Recaps,
U.S. Treasury Market Pressure: Rising Bond Yields Test the Foundation of Global Finance
Higher U.S. borrowing costs are putting renewed pressure on the world’s benchmark bond market, raising questions about debt sustainability, monetary policy and the future structure of global capital flows.