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
Gross external debt, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and) in Fragile and Conflict-affected States (FCS), 2000–2027
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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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Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.