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Guess which EU country owed 145% of a year's economy

Government debt as % of a year's economy (GDP), 2025 · EU rule: debt should stay under 60%

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What figure does “Greece” reach?

250%
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Source: Eurostat (2025 data) · October 2026

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One EU government owed more than its whole country makes in a year. The more a government owes, the shakier its finances.

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Source: Eurostat (2025 data). As of October 2026.

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  1. 145 percent. One EU country owed that much.

  2. Spain owed 101 percent, Belgium 108, France 116, Italy 137. Greece topped the EU at — 145 percent. Heavy debt means big interest bills and shaky finances.

  3. That's today's stat from NumberReels. Which country did you guess, and would you lend it money? Comment your answer. Like, share and subscribe for more at numberreels.com.

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