# Global debt hits $365 trillion as interest costs climb

https://mins.news/en/item/110623

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-22 05:59 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/22/the-world-is-365-trillion-in-debt-and-the-interest-bill-is-climbing?traffic_source=rss

> Protests across Europe have underscored mounting debt pressures, with France now paying more to borrow than Italy and Greece. Global debt rose by $10 trillion in the first half of 2026 to more than $365 trillion. The report explains government borrowing, France’s debt standing and rising interest bills.

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