Correlation Explorer
Pick two indicators to see how countries and regions compare — bubble size = population · click any dot for details
2024
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Gov. Debt vs Population · 2024
In 2024, Government Debt and Total Population show a weak positive correlation (r = 0.24) across 34 countries.
A slight tendency links higher gov. debt to higher population, but the relationship is inconsistent and varies widely by region.
Use the interactive bubble chart to explore individual countries and regions, or adjust the year slider to see how this relationship has evolved over time. Bubble size represents population.