World Population Review has issued the new list of the most-indebted countries of the world, in which Pakistan ranked 33rd.
Afghanistan has one of the lowest debt levels in the world at $1.6 billion, or just $30 per citizen.
The United States has emerged as the most-indebted nation in the world, carrying a staggering $32.9 trillion in national debt. This debt is equivalent to roughly $76,000 per American citizen.
According to the data, China follows the U.S. with $15 trillion, while Japan ranks third with $10.9 trillion in total debt.
The report places India at seventh place globally, with a total public debt of $3 trillion, making each Indian citizen liable for around $504.
Other countries in the top ten include the United Kingdom and France (both at $3.4 trillion), Italy ($3.1 trillion), Germany ($2.8 trillion), Canada ($2.3 trillion), and Brazil ($1.8 trillion).
The report also notes that Pakistan ranks 33rd globally, with a national debt of $260.8 billion and an average debt burden of $543 per citizen, while Bangladesh owes $177.6 billion, translating to $611 per citizen.
Among Muslim-majority nations, Indonesia tops the debt chart with $543 billion, followed by Egypt ($377 billion), Turkey ($330 billion), Saudi Arabia ($280 billion), and Malaysia ($278 billion).
