Algeria Short-term Debt
Short-term debt as % of total external debt DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS
Algeria's short-term debt was 22.39% in 2025, ranked 21st globally. This represents a 12.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Algeria's short-term debt stood at 22.39% in 2025, a decline of +3.07% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 22.39% by 2025. Algeria ranked 21st globally.
Algeria's short-term debt has fluctuated significantly over the 56 years of available data, with the latest value standing at 22.39 in 2025, ranking 21st globally. The country's all-time peak of 41.23 was reached in 2019, while the trough of 0.00 occurred in 1976, during a period of relative economic stability. In comparison to its peers, Algeria's short-term debt is closely aligned with that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which has a value of 22.20, and slightly lower than Argentina's 22.46. The Russian Federation, another peer country, has a slightly lower value of 21.72. As Algeria's economy continues to navigate the complexities of global market trends, a shift in its short-term debt trajectory would likely require significant changes in its fiscal policies or external economic conditions, which could potentially alter its current ranking and debt burden in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Short-term Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 19.70% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 21.04% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 22.39% | - | - |
| 2025 | 22.39% | −3.07% | #21 |
| 2024 | 25.46% | −0.69% | #102 |
| 2023 | 26.15% | +1.68% | #107 |
| 2022 | 24.47% | +2.83% | #105 |
| 2021 | 21.64% | −12.81% | #104 |
| 2020 | 34.45% | −6.78% | #115 |
| 2019 | 41.23% | +0.61% | #117 |
| 2018 | 40.61% | +3.88% | #116 |
| 2017 | 36.73% | +0.38% | #115 |
| 2016 | 36.35% | −2.67% | #115 |
| 2015 | 39.03% | +3.26% | #116 |
| 2014 | 35.77% | +10.46% | #110 |
| 2013 | 25.31% | +3.47% | #101 |
| 2012 | 21.84% | +2.99% | #92 |
| 2011 | 18.86% | −5.66% | #93 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Algeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw short-term debt improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Algeria's short-term debt was 22.39% in 2025. Ranked 21st globally. This represents a 12.0% decrease from the previous year.
Algeria's short-term debt peaked at 41.23% in 2019.
The lowest short-term debt in Algeria was 0.00% in 1970.
Algeria ranks 21st globally in short-term debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Algeria's short-term debt is projected to reach 22.39% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The short-term debt of Algeria in 2025 was 22.39%. This ranks 21st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_algeria_short-term-debt,
title = {Algeria Short-term Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/algeria/short-term-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}