What does the government borrow and owe?

The government has borrowed £77.3bn so far this financial year. Debt is 93.8% of the size of the economy.

• How much is the government borrowing?

  £77.3bn

  April 2026 to August 2026, year so far

  Down from £79.5bn at the same point last year

  NeutralBorrowing this year is close to last year.

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• How large is government debt compared with the economy?

  93.8%

  August 2026

  Down from 95.1% in August 2025

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• How much of the economy is government borrowing?

  5.0%

  2025

  Down from 5.1% in 2024

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• How much of the public sector's income goes on interest?

  8.3%

  2025

  Down from 9.4% in 2024

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