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China's Household Debt-to-GDP Ratio Sees Fastest Decline in Years

1/27/2026

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Household debt-to-GDP ratio fell from 61.4% in 2024 to 59.4% by end-2025, marking the fastest deleveraging in years.
The National Institution for Finance and Development attributes the decline to factors including falling home prices and slower income growth.
The shift could improve financial stability but may curb consumer spending, a key growth driver for China.
Excluding the financial sector, debt-to-GDP rose to 302.4%, driven by central and local authorities and non-financial firms.

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Household debt-to-GDP ratio fell from 61.4% in 2024 to 59.4% by end-2025, marking the fastest deleveraging in years.
The National Institution for Finance and Development attributes the decline to factors including falling home prices and slower income growth.
The shift could improve financial stability but may curb consumer spending, a key growth driver for China.
Excluding the financial sector, debt-to-GDP rose to 302.4%, driven by central and local authorities and non-financial firms.