Afghanistan Debt Service
Total debt service as % of exports DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS
Afghanistan's debt service was 2.67% in 2020, ranked 7th globally. This represents a 10.1% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 2008–2020.
Overview
Afghanistan's debt service stood at 2.67% in 2020, a decline of +0.30% from 2019. Afghanistan ranked 7th globally.
Afghanistan's debt service has fluctuated significantly over the 13-year period, with the latest value in 2020 standing at 2.67. This is substantially higher than its earliest recorded value of 0.40 in 2008. The country experienced its all-time peak in 2017 with a debt service of 4.35, and its all-time trough in 2011 with a value of 0.32. In comparison to its peer countries, Afghanistan's debt service is closely aligned with that of Haiti, which had a value of 2.70, and surpasses that of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which had a value of 1.93. As the country continues to navigate its economic challenges, a shift in the trajectory of its debt service trend would likely require significant changes in its fiscal policies or external factors such as increased foreign investment or aid.
Data & projection
| Year | Debt Service | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.67% | −0.30% | #7 |
| 2019 | 2.97% | −0.35% | #10 |
| 2018 | 3.32% | −1.03% | #13 |
| 2017 | 4.35% | +0.02% | #22 |
| 2016 | 4.33% | +1.03% | #22 |
| 2015 | 3.30% | +1.36% | #14 |
| 2014 | 1.94% | +0.35% | #10 |
| 2013 | 1.58% | +0.98% | #12 |
| 2012 | 0.60% | +0.28% | #4 |
| 2011 | 0.32% | −0.06% | #1 |
| 2010 | 0.38% | −0.11% | #1 |
| 2009 | 0.49% | +0.08% | #1 |
| 2008 | 0.40% | – | #1 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw debt service improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Afghanistan's debt service was 2.67% in 2020. Ranked 7th globally. This represents a 10.1% decrease from the previous year.
Afghanistan's debt service peaked at 4.35% in 2017.
The lowest debt service in Afghanistan was 0.32% in 2011.
Afghanistan ranks 7th globally in debt service as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The debt service of Afghanistan in 2020 was 2.67%. This ranks 7th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_afghanistan_debt-service,
title = {Afghanistan Debt Service},
url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/debt-service/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}