Angola Debt Service
Total debt service as % of exports DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS
Angola's debt service was 28.50% in 2025, ranked 15th globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1989–2025.
Overview
Angola's debt service stood at 28.50% in 2025, a decline of +0.41% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 28.50% by 2025. Angola ranked 15th globally.
Angola's debt service burden has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past three and a half decades. The country's all-time peak in debt service occurred in 1998, reaching 41.42, amidst economic instability following the end of the civil war. Conversely, the global financial crisis led to an unprecedented low in 2008, with debt service dropping to a mere 2.53. Following this trough, Angola's debt service has gradually increased, reaching 28.50 in 2025, ranking 15th globally. A similar trajectory is observed in peer country Benin, which has maintained a comparable debt service burden over the years. Brazil, another peer, has experienced a relatively stable debt service ratio, but at a slightly higher level than Angola. As Angola continues to navigate its post-conflict economic development, a decline in debt service could be facilitated by sustained economic growth, increased revenue generation, and prudent fiscal management, potentially altering the country's trajectory in the years to come.
Data & projection
| Year | Debt Service | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 26.40% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 27.45% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 28.50% | - | - |
| 2025 | 28.50% | −0.41% | #15 |
| 2024 | 28.91% | −4.54% | #92 |
| 2023 | 33.45% | +3.07% | #103 |
| 2022 | 30.38% | +1.13% | #107 |
| 2021 | 29.25% | −7.01% | #98 |
| 2020 | 36.26% | +6.35% | #99 |
| 2019 | 29.92% | +1.38% | #96 |
| 2018 | 28.54% | +3.11% | #100 |
| 2017 | 25.43% | −12.65% | #95 |
| 2016 | 38.08% | +13.29% | #111 |
| 2015 | 24.79% | +11.36% | #96 |
| 2014 | 13.43% | +5.16% | #78 |
| 2013 | 8.27% | −0.12% | #59 |
| 2012 | 8.39% | +2.65% | #60 |
| 2011 | 5.75% | +0.00% | #53 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Angola matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw debt service improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Angola's debt service was 28.50% in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from the previous year.
Angola's debt service peaked at 41.42% in 1998.
The lowest debt service in Angola was 2.53% in 2008.
Angola ranks 15th globally in debt service as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Angola's debt service is projected to reach 28.50% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The debt service of Angola in 2025 was 28.50%. This ranks 15th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_angola_debt-service,
title = {Angola Debt Service},
url = {https://historysaid.com/angola/debt-service/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}