Angola External Debt to GNI
External debt stocks as % of GNI DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS
Angola's external debt to gni was 43.40% in 2025, ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 45.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1989–2025.
Overview
Angola's external debt to gni stood at 43.40% in 2025, a decline of +36.17pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 43.40% by 2025. Angola ranked 53rd globally.
Angola’s external debt to gross national income stood at 43.40 % in 2025, placing the country 53rd in the World Bank ranking and closely aligning with peers such as Morocco (43.65 %) and Togo (43.22 %). The indicator has traversed a volatile path over the 37‑year series, soaring to an all‑time peak of 581.12 % in 1994 amid post‑civil‑war borrowing and collapsing thereafter to a trough of 20.71 % in 2007 as oil revenues surged and fiscal consolidation took hold. Since the trough, debt‑to‑GNI has risen steadily, reflecting renewed external financing for infrastructure and diversification projects, yet the current level remains well below the historic high. The trajectory suggests that further reductions will depend on sustained commodity price stability, prudent debt management, and progress in expanding non‑oil revenue streams, which could gradually bring the ratio toward the lower end of the regional peer group.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt to GNI | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 9.25% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 26.33% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 43.40% | - | - |
| 2025 | 43.40% | −36.17pp | #53 |
| 2024 | 79.57% | +5.01pp | #94 |
| 2023 | 74.56% | +11.85pp | #94 |
| 2022 | 62.71% | −45.43pp | #82 |
| 2021 | 108.14% | −40.02pp | #105 |
| 2020 | 148.16% | +51.57pp | #112 |
| 2019 | 96.59% | +12.31pp | #104 |
| 2018 | 84.28% | −0.66pp | #101 |
| 2017 | 84.94% | −29.90pp | #100 |
| 2016 | 114.85% | +58.06pp | #112 |
| 2015 | 56.78% | +20.82pp | #83 |
| 2014 | 35.96% | +0.65pp | #60 |
| 2013 | 35.31% | +4.57pp | #63 |
| 2012 | 30.74% | −3.22pp | #55 |
| 2011 | 33.97% | −1.42pp | #66 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Angola matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw external debt to gni improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Angola's external debt to gni was 43.40% in 2025. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 45.5% decrease from the previous year.
Angola's external debt to gni peaked at 581.12% in 1994.
The lowest external debt to gni in Angola was 20.71% in 2007.
Angola ranks 53rd 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.
Angola's external debt to gni is projected to reach 43.40% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The external debt to gni of Angola in 2025 was 43.40%. This ranks 53rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_angola_external-debt-to-gni,
title = {Angola External Debt to GNI},
url = {https://historysaid.com/angola/external-debt-to-gni/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}