The government debt-to-GDP ratio measures a country's total public debt relative to its GDP. Expressed as a percentage, it indicates a country's ability to repay its debt.
A lower ratio is generally better, indicating the economy can handle its debt burden. Ratios below 60% are typically considered healthy, though developed nations like Japan exceed 200%.
Bangladesh's debt-to-GDP ratio remains relatively stable and manageable at around 38-40% in 2025 — well below the global average. However, the rate of debt growth is being closely monitored by economic analysts.