What European countries have the lowest Government debt as a % of GDP?
- Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux

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News Economy Europe - Here are the Top 10 European countries with the lowest Government debt as a percentage of GDP in 2026 as well as the percentage of Government Debt to GDP in the EU, according to a report by Eurostat dated July 21, 2026:
What is the percentage of Government Debt to GDP in the EU in 2026?
The percentage of Government Debt to GDP in the EU in 2026 is 82.9% for Q1 2026.
Top 10 European countries with the lowest Government debt as a percentage of GDP in 2026:
1 - Estonia
Estonia ranks No. 1 European country with the lowest Government debt as a percentage of GDP with 25.2% for Q1 2026.
2 - Denmark
Denmark ranks 2nd European country with the lowest Government debt as a percentage of GDP with 26.8% for Q1 2026.
3 - Bulgaria
Bulgaria ranks 3rd European country with the lowest Government debt as a percentage of GDP with 28.5% for Q1 2026.
4 - Luxembourg
Luxembourg ranks 4th European country with the lowest Government debt as a percentage of GDP with 29.2% for Q1 2026.
5 - Sweden
Sweden ranks 5th European country with the lowest Government debt as a percentage of GDP with 34.9% for Q1 2026.
6 - Ireland
Ireland ranks 6th European country with the lowest Government debt as a percentage of GDP with 37% for Q1 2026.
7 - Lithuania
Lithuania ranks 7th European country with the lowest Government debt as a percentage of GDP with 42.3% for Q1 2026.
8 - Netherlands
The Netherlands ranks 8th European country with the lowest Government debt as a percentage of GDP with 43.8% for Q1 2026.
9 - Czech Republic
The Czech Republic ranks 9th European country with the lowest Government debt as a percentage of GDP with 44.1% for Q1 2026.
10 - Malta
Malta ranks 10th European country with the lowest Government debt as a percentage of GDP with 45.9% for Q1 2026.




