word
Debt-to-GDP Ratio
det-tuh-jee-dee-PEE RAY-shee-oh
/dɛt tuː dʒiː diː ˈpiː ˈreɪʃiːoʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
debttoGDPratio
Dictionary meaning
A key metric comparing a country's total public debt to its gross domestic product; used to assess fiscal sustainability, with higher ratios generally indicating greater vulnerability to default or market pressure
Examples
- Japan's debt-to-GDP ratio exceeds 250%, the highest among advanced economies, yet it has avoided a debt crisis partly because most debt is held domestically.
- The EU's Stability and Growth Pact sets a 60% debt-to-GDP ratio as the reference value for member states.
Synonyms: public debt ratio, debt/GDP ratio, national debt as share of GDP
Pronunciation tips
Spell out GDP as three letters when reading aloud; stress 'RAY-shee-oh' not 'rash-oh'
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