Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and) in Fragile and Conflict-affected States (FCS)

Fragile and Conflict-affected States (FCS): Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and) was 21.03 in 2027. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2027)
21.03
Change on year
up 0.0%
Rank
18th
of 19 groups
All-time high
45.66
in 2001
All-time low
5.7
in 2011
Years of data
28
2000–2027

Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and) in Fragile and Conflict-affected States (FCS), 2000–2027

10203040502000201320272000: 452001: 45.72002: 37.72003: 37.42004: 32.42005: 24.62006: 11.82007: 102008: 8.42009: 9.62010: 5.82011: 5.72012: 5.72013: 6.52014: 6.82015: 8.82016: 10.92017: 13.22018: 132019: 12.92020: 15.42021: 15.82022: 14.92023: 17.22024: 22.82025: 23.32026: 212027: 21

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and) in Fragile and Conflict-affected States (FCS) is 21.03, measured in 2027.

That represents a change of up 58.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and) in Fragile and Conflict-affected States (FCS) peaked at 45.66 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 5.7, in 2011.

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

Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and) in Fragile and Conflict-affected States (FCS), year by year

Annual values for Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)) in Fragile and Conflict-affected States (FCS), 2000 to 2027.
Year Value Change
2000 45
2001 45.66 +1.5%
2002 37.68 -17.5%
2003 37.38 -0.8%
2004 32.36 -13.4%
2005 24.62 -23.9%
2006 11.83 -52.0%
2007 10 -15.4%
2008 8.35 -16.5%
2009 9.61 +15.1%
2010 5.8 -39.6%
2011 5.7 -1.7%
2012 5.71 +0.0%
2013 6.51 +14.0%
2014 6.76 +3.9%
2015 8.83 +30.6%
2016 10.9 +23.4%
2017 13.23 +21.4%
2018 13 -1.8%
2019 12.85 -1.1%
2020 15.38 +19.7%
2021 15.79 +2.6%
2022 14.92 -5.5%
2023 17.21 +15.4%
2024 22.76 +32.2%
2025 23.3 +2.4%
2026 21.02 -9.8%
2027 21.03 +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 26.25 8.35 45.66 10
2010s 8.93 5.7 13.23 10
2020s 18.92 14.92 23.3 8

Countries ranked near Fragile and Conflict-affected States (FCS)

  1. 15 Comoros 31.52 compare
  2. 16 Eswatini 31.47 compare
  3. 17 Congo 31.08 compare
  4. 18 Tanzania 30.44 compare
  5. 19 South Sudan 30.25 compare
  6. 20 Togo 28.89 compare
  7. 21 Kenya 27.06 compare

See the full ranking of 64 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and) in Fragile and Conflict-affected States (FCS)?
Gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and) in Fragile and Conflict-affected States (FCS) was 21.03 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and) recorded in Fragile and Conflict-affected States (FCS)?
The highest recorded value was 45.66 in 2001.
What is the lowest gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and) recorded in Fragile and Conflict-affected States (FCS)?
The lowest recorded value was 5.7 in 2011.
How does Fragile and Conflict-affected States (FCS) rank for gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and)?
Fragile and Conflict-affected States (FCS) ranks 18th out of 19 groups with data for 2027.
Is gross external debt, percent of gdp (balance of payments and) rising or falling in Fragile and Conflict-affected States (FCS)?
Over the last ten years it is up 58.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Fragile and Conflict-affected States (FCS) data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6))
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64 places, 1,765 data points, 2000–2027
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