Global public debt has reached colossal levels

92 000 000 000 000
USD

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Notes: Figures represent nominal values in current USD. Public debt refers to general government domestic and external debt throughout the document. General government consists of central, state and local governments and the social security funds controlled by these units.

Source: Calculations based on IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2023).