Spain's central government debt rose gradually from in 1990 to a peak of in 1996 due to fiscal expansion and economic challenges. By 2007, debt declined to , reflecting the economic boom preceding the global financial crisis. However, the crisis caused debt to surge, reaching by 2014.
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated Spain's debt burden, pushing the ratio to in 2020. Although economic recovery began in 2021, debt remained high at in 2022, underscoring structural fiscal challenges despite stabilization efforts.
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated Spain's debt burden, pushing the ratio to in 2020. Although economic recovery began in 2021, debt remained high at in 2022, underscoring structural fiscal challenges despite stabilization efforts.
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