The world's total debt went up a lot last year! It reached a huge $318 trillion, which is like a gigantic pile of money. This happened even though the economy wasn't growing as fast. This news is important because it affects everyone.
- Countries borrowed lots of money, making their debt even bigger.
- This could lead to problems if countries can't pay back their loans.
- Emerging markets, like China and India, borrowed a large share of the new debt.
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| Total world debt | $318 trillion |
| Increase in debt last year | $7 trillion |
| Debt to be repaid this year by emerging markets | $8.2 trillion |
