External debt stocks in Belarus

Belarus: External debt stocks was 46.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
46.1%
Change on year
down 12.0%
World rank
53rd
of 121 countries
All-time high
82.5%
in 2016
All-time low
5.9%
in 1993
Years of data
32
1993–2024

External debt stocks in Belarus, 1993–2024

0204060801993200820241993: 5.9 % of GNI1994: 8.7 % of GNI1995: 12.1 % of GNI1996: 13.3 % of GNI1997: 14.8 % of GNI1998: 15.7 % of GNI1999: 22.2 % of GNI2000: 20.7 % of GNI2001: 22.7 % of GNI2002: 23.3 % of GNI2003: 21.2 % of GNI2004: 19.9 % of GNI2005: 17.5 % of GNI2006: 17.8 % of GNI2007: 27.9 % of GNI2008: 25.3 % of GNI2009: 44.4 % of GNI2010: 50.7 % of GNI2011: 55.6 % of GNI2012: 52.6 % of GNI2013: 54.3 % of GNI2014: 52.3 % of GNI2015: 70.8 % of GNI2016: 82.5 % of GNI2017: 75.2 % of GNI2018: 67 % of GNI2019: 65.2 % of GNI2020: 71 % of GNI2021: 62.1 % of GNI2022: 56.4 % of GNI2023: 52.4 % of GNI2024: 46.1 % of GNI

Source: International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of GNI.

Analysis

In 2024, external debt stocks in Belarus stood at 46.1%.

The figure is down 12.0% on the previous year and down 11.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, external debt stocks in Belarus peaked at 82.5% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 5.9%, in 1993.

Belarus ranks 53rd of 121 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 13.2% 5.9% 22.2% 7
2000s 24.1% 17.5% 44.4% 10
2010s 62.6% 50.7% 82.5% 10
2020s 57.6% 46.1% 71.0% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is external debt stocks in Belarus?
External debt stocks in Belarus was 46.1% in 2024, according to International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB).
What is the highest external debt stocks recorded in Belarus?
The highest recorded value was 82.5% in 2016.
What is the lowest external debt stocks recorded in Belarus?
The lowest recorded value was 5.9% in 1993.
How does Belarus rank for external debt stocks?
Belarus ranks 53rd out of 121 countries with data for 2024.
Is external debt stocks rising or falling in Belarus?
Over the last ten years it is down 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belarus data come from?
The figures come from International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB), published as part of External debt stocks (% of GNI). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
External debt stocks (% of GNI)
Unit
% of GNI
Source
International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
133 places, 6,161 data points, 1970–2024
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Total external debt stocks to gross national income. Total external debt is debt owed to nonresidents repayable in currency, goods, or services. Total external debt is the sum of public, publicly guaranteed, and private nonguaranteed long-term debt, use of IMF credit, and short-term debt. Short-term debt includes all debt having an original maturity of one year or less and interest in arrears on long-term debt. GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad.