Afghanistan Short-term Debt
Short-term debt as % of total external debt DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS
Afghanistan's short-term debt was 12.16% in 2025, ranked 48th globally. This represents a 8.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2006–2025.
Overview
Afghanistan's short-term debt stood at 12.16% in 2025, a decline of +1.08% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 12.16% by 2025. Afghanistan ranked 48th globally.
Afghanistan's short-term debt has fluctuated significantly over the past 20 years, with the latest value standing at 12.16 in 2025, ranking 48th globally. The country's all-time peak of 17.06 was reached in 2017, while the trough of 0.86 occurred in 2008. In comparison to its peers, Afghanistan's short-term debt is slightly lower than Bangladesh's 12.80, but higher than Paraguay's 12.07. Albania's short-term debt of 12.27 is also slightly higher than Afghanistan's. The significant variation in short-term debt over the years suggests a complex economic environment. As Afghanistan's economy continues to navigate its challenges, a change in the trajectory of its short-term debt would likely require significant improvements in its economic stability and governance, which could potentially alter the current trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Short-term Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 11.71% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 11.94% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 12.16% | - | - |
| 2025 | 12.16% | −1.08% | #48 |
| 2024 | 13.24% | +0.79% | #79 |
| 2023 | 12.45% | +0.84% | #76 |
| 2022 | 11.61% | −0.90% | #72 |
| 2021 | 12.51% | −1.81% | #79 |
| 2020 | 14.31% | −1.46% | #85 |
| 2019 | 15.77% | −0.42% | #89 |
| 2018 | 16.19% | −0.87% | #90 |
| 2017 | 17.06% | +3.41% | #90 |
| 2016 | 13.66% | +2.58% | #79 |
| 2015 | 11.08% | +4.20% | #64 |
| 2014 | 6.88% | +2.79% | #41 |
| 2013 | 4.09% | −0.29% | #27 |
| 2012 | 4.39% | +1.16% | #30 |
| 2011 | 3.23% | −1.08% | #32 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw short-term debt improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Afghanistan's short-term debt was 12.16% in 2025. Ranked 48th globally. This represents a 8.1% decrease from the previous year.
Afghanistan's short-term debt peaked at 17.06% in 2017.
The lowest short-term debt in Afghanistan was 0.86% in 2008.
Afghanistan ranks 48th globally in short-term debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Afghanistan's short-term debt is projected to reach 12.16% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The short-term debt of Afghanistan in 2025 was 12.16%. This ranks 48th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_afghanistan_short-term-debt,
title = {Afghanistan Short-term Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/short-term-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}