Algeria External Debt to GNI
External debt stocks as % of GNI DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS
Algeria's external debt to gni was 2.60% in 2025, ranked 117th globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Algeria's external debt to gni stood at 2.60% in 2025, a decline of +0.07pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.60% by 2025. Algeria ranked 117th globally.
Algeria's external debt to Gross National Income (GNI) ratio has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 56 years, with a marked decrease since the 1990s. The ratio peaked at 83.51% in 1995, a period marked by economic instability and a devastating civil war. However, by 2013, the ratio had declined to 2.32%, a level comparable to that of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which ranked 2.38% globally. The latest available data from 2025 indicates that Algeria's external debt to GNI ratio stands at 2.60%, ranking 117 globally. This steady decline is a testament to Algeria's efforts to stabilize its economy and reduce its reliance on external financing. However, a significant drop in global oil prices, a key export commodity for Algeria, could potentially disrupt this trend and increase the country's external debt burden. A sustained decline in oil prices could necessitate a reevaluation of Algeria's economic strategy and potentially alter the trajectory of its external debt to GNI ratio.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt to GNI | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.18% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.39% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.60% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.60% | −0.07pp | #117 |
| 2024 | 2.67% | −0.33pp | #2 |
| 2023 | 3.00% | −0.24pp | #2 |
| 2022 | 3.24% | −0.81pp | #2 |
| 2021 | 4.04% | +0.85pp | #2 |
| 2020 | 3.19% | +0.30pp | #2 |
| 2019 | 2.90% | −0.10pp | #2 |
| 2018 | 3.00% | −0.04pp | #2 |
| 2017 | 3.04% | −0.00pp | #2 |
| 2016 | 3.04% | +0.50pp | #2 |
| 2015 | 2.54% | +0.19pp | #2 |
| 2014 | 2.35% | +0.03pp | #2 |
| 2013 | 2.32% | −0.13pp | #3 |
| 2012 | 2.45% | −0.34pp | #3 |
| 2011 | 2.80% | −1.29pp | #2 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Algeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw external debt to gni improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Algeria's external debt to gni was 2.60% in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 2.6% decrease from the previous year.
Algeria's external debt to gni peaked at 83.51% in 1995.
The lowest external debt to gni in Algeria was 2.32% in 2013.
Algeria ranks 117th globally in external debt to gni as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Algeria's external debt to gni is projected to reach 2.60% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The external debt to gni of Algeria in 2025 was 2.60%. This ranks 117th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_algeria_external-debt-to-gni,
title = {Algeria External Debt to GNI},
url = {https://historysaid.com/algeria/external-debt-to-gni/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}