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  2. A debt-to-GDP ratio is an indicator of how much a debt a country owes and how much it produces to pay off its debts. Expressed in percentages, it is alternatively interpreted as the number of years needed in paying back the debt, in case the entire GDP has been allocated for debt repayment.

  3. Jan 5, 2024 · Public debt is expressed as a percentage of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), known as the debt-to-GDP ratio. A higher ratio indicates a larger debt burden relative to the size of the economy.

  4. Oct 15, 2020 · As per the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India’s public debt ratio is projected to jump by 17 percentage points to almost 90% because of an increase in public spending due to Covid-19. India’s public debt ratio has remained stable at about 70% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) since 1991.

  5. Mar 18, 2024 · The debt-GDP ratio is a crucial metric that reflects the relationship between a country’s public debt and its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Factors influencing the optimal ratio include: Size of the Economy: Larger economies may handle higher debt-GDP ratios. Economic Growth Rates: Faster-growing economies might manage higher debt levels.

  6. Debt-to-GDP ratio measures how much a nation owes in relation to its GDP. It is a trustworthy predictor of a nation’s ability to pay down its debts. A healthy economy is one that produces and sells goods and services without accruing more debt.

  7. Debt to GDP ratio: The Committee suggested using debt as the primary target for fiscal policy.