External Debt in China
External debt was 13.6% of GDP in China in 2022, compared to 8.9% of GDP ten years earlier. External debt averaged USD 13.9% of GDP over the past decade, which was below the Asia-Pacific average of 26.7%. For more external debt information, visit our dedicated page.
China External Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays External Debt (% of GDP) for China from 2022 to 2018.
Source: Macrobond.
China External Debt Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GDP) | 14.5 | 16.3 | 15.4 | 13.7 | 13.7 |
| External Debt (USD bn) | 2,071 | 2,401 | 2,747 | 2,453 | 2,448 |