Live EU Government Debt Map

If you added together every euro of public debt from all 27 EU countries, you’d get the number shown below, a live, ticking estimate that never stands still.

The EU Debt Map visualizes the combined national debts of the European Union in real time. Each country’s most recent Eurostat data point is used as a baseline, then projected second by second to show how fast public debt continues to grow (or, in rare cases, shrink). This isn’t just a statistic, it’s a pulse of Europe’s financial health. Whether you’re comparing France to Germany, tracking Italy’s debt ratio, or exploring smaller economies like Estonia and Malta, this map translates complex fiscal data into an intuitive visual that updates every second.

Source: Eurostat (gov_10q_ggdebt). Educational visualization, not an official statistic.

EU overview

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Legend:Green= debt fallingRed= debt risingBased on the last two reference dates.
Click any country on the map to see its live debt ticker.

EU debt explained in simple terms

This EU Debt Map shows the national debt of all EU-27 countries in real time. Using Eurostat as a baseline, each country’s latest official figure is extrapolated per second to create a live, ticking estimate. Click any country to drill into its numbers and see whether debt is rising or falling. This is an educational visualization—not an official statistic.

Highlights

Largest debt
🇫🇷 France
3,345,445,800,000
+5,164/s · live estimate
Fastest growing
🇮🇹 Italy
3,033,370,800,000
+8,587/s · live estimate

Government debt shapes interest rates, inflation, fiscal policy, and the broader EU economy. These live tickers surface the biggest movements at a glance.

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FAQ: EU government debt

How is the live estimate calculated?

We interpolate between the last two Eurostat reference periods and extrapolate per second. Country pages include the baseline and trend indicator.

Is this an official statistic?

No. It’s an educational visualization based on official data to improve understanding and spark discussion.