The target most commonly referenced is a 60% debt-to-GDP ratio. Despite the uncertainties surrounding the debt, there are a few things of which we can be sure: The rising debt reflects an imbalance between tax and spending policies.
Overall, the Bahamas holds some $5.7 billion in external debt.
Both China and the U.S. are among the countries with the highest debt-to-GDP ratios. In the Asia-Pacific region, Japan leads the pack with the highest debt-to-GDP ratio at an astonishing 251.9%. This is largely due to decades of economic policies and an aging population.
Household debt-to-income ratio in the U.S. Q1 2024, by state The highest household debt-to-income ratio was recorded in Hawaii at 2.2, and the lowest in the District of Columbia at 0.52 percent, respectively.
Debt-to-income ratio is your monthly debt obligations compared to your gross monthly income (before taxes), expressed as a percentage. A good debt-to-income ratio is less than or equal to 36%. Any debt-to-income ratio above 43% is considered to be too much debt.
Generally, the lower a debt-to-income ratio is, the better your financial condition. Following are examples of the different percentages. Note: This example assumes a loan applicant's FICO score is above 700. 10% or less: Shouldn't have trouble getting loans.
The DTI ratio is calculated by dividing your total monthly debt payments by your gross income.
Although it varies from industry to industry, a debt-to-equity ratio of around 2 or 2.5 is generally considered good. This ratio tells us that for every dollar invested in the company, about 66 cents come from debt, while the other 33 cents come from the company's equity.