Short-term debt in Moldova

Moldova: Short-term debt was 21.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
21.3%
Change on year
down 19.5%
World rank
23rd
of 121 countries
All-time high
36.8%
in 2009
All-time low
0.0%
in 1992
Years of data
33
1992–2024

Short-term debt in Moldova, 1992–2024

0102030401992200820241992: 0 % of total external debt1993: 0.313 % of total external debt1994: 1.6 % of total external debt1995: 0.858 % of total external debt1996: 3.2 % of total external debt1997: 0.37 % of total external debt1998: 2 % of total external debt1999: 1.4 % of total external debt2000: 26.1 % of total external debt2001: 24.3 % of total external debt2002: 24.9 % of total external debt2003: 25.6 % of total external debt2004: 28 % of total external debt2005: 32.3 % of total external debt2006: 32.1 % of total external debt2007: 32.1 % of total external debt2008: 36.5 % of total external debt2009: 36.8 % of total external debt2010: 31.1 % of total external debt2011: 31.7 % of total external debt2012: 24.4 % of total external debt2013: 29.5 % of total external debt2014: 25.2 % of total external debt2015: 19.9 % of total external debt2016: 21.4 % of total external debt2017: 23.7 % of total external debt2018: 25.6 % of total external debt2019: 24.2 % of total external debt2020: 25.1 % of total external debt2021: 25.9 % of total external debt2022: 25.1 % of total external debt2023: 26.5 % of total external debt2024: 21.3 % of total external debt

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

Analysis

In 2024, short-term debt in Moldova stood at 21.3%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.5% on the previous year and down 15.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, short-term debt in Moldova peaked at 36.8% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1992.

Moldova ranks 23rd of 121 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.2% 0.0% 3.2% 8
2000s 29.9% 24.3% 36.8% 10
2010s 25.7% 19.9% 31.7% 10
2020s 24.8% 21.3% 26.5% 5

Countries ranked near Moldova

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  4. 24 Bulgaria 21.2% compare
  5. 25 Cambodia 20.5% compare
  6. 26 Nigeria 20.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is short-term debt in Moldova?
Short-term debt in Moldova was 21.3% in 2024, according to International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB).
What is the highest short-term debt recorded in Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 36.8% in 2009.
What is the lowest short-term debt recorded in Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1992.
How does Moldova rank for short-term debt?
Moldova ranks 23rd out of 121 countries with data for 2024.
Is short-term debt rising or falling in Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is down 15.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Moldova data come from?
The figures come from International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB), published as part of Short-term debt (% of total external debt). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Short-term debt (% of total external debt)
Unit
% of total external debt
Source
International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
133 places, 6,524 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

Short-term debt includes all debt having an original maturity of one year or less and interest in arrears on long-term debt. 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.