27 out of 27 the European Union countries in the European Union had public debt exceeding 80.0 % of their GDP . Ireland ( 96.2 % ) , Portugal ( 93.0 % ) , Germany ( 83.2 % ) , France ( 81.7 % ) Greece and Italy had debt exceeding 100 % of their GDP . Government debt for all 27 member states increased from 80.0 % in 2009 to 60 % of GDP in 2010 .
27 out of 27 the European Union countries in the European Union had public debt exceeding 80.0 % of their GDP . Greece and Italy had debt exceeding 100 % of their GDP . Government debt for all 27 member states increased from 80.0 % in 2009 to 60 % of GDP in 2010 .