Angola External Debt
Total external debt stocks DT.DOD.DECT.CD
Angola's external debt was $54.9B in 2025, ranked 29th globally. This represents a 6.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1989–2025.
Overview
Angola's external debt stood at $54.9B in 2025, a decline of +$3.8B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $54.9B by 2025. Angola ranked 29th globally.
Angola's external debt has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 37 years, with its all-time peak reaching $66,019,700,768.50 in 2021, before declining to $54,948,094,589.46 in 2025. This represents a remarkable shift, considering the country's external debt was a mere $7,288,778,066.30 in 1989. Angola's current ranking of 29 globally is closely mirrored by its peer countries, with Serbia and Senegal holding similar debt levels. The rapid increase in external debt during 2021 can be attributed to various factors, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic disruptions. The decreasing trend observed in 2025 suggests a gradual shift towards debt reduction, however, a sustained decline would require a stable economic growth and a significant reduction in foreign borrowing. A notable change in the trajectory of Angola's external debt would likely occur if the country successfully diversifies its economy and achieves a more balanced trade position, thereby reducing its reliance on foreign capital.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $50.5B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $52.7B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $54.9B | - | - |
| 2025 | $54.9B | −$3.8B | #29 |
| 2024 | $58.7B | +$1.5B | #93 |
| 2023 | $57.3B | −$3.2B | #93 |
| 2022 | $60.4B | −$5.6B | #96 |
| 2021 | $66.0B | +$614.5M | #99 |
| 2020 | $65.4B | +$3.1B | #98 |
| 2019 | $62.3B | +$500.7M | #99 |
| 2018 | $61.8B | +$3.0B | #100 |
| 2017 | $58.7B | +$1.3B | #100 |
| 2016 | $57.4B | +$8.7B | #101 |
| 2015 | $48.8B | +$2.8B | #101 |
| 2014 | $45.9B | +$2.6B | #98 |
| 2013 | $43.4B | +$7.2B | #98 |
| 2012 | $36.2B | +$1.5B | #97 |
| 2011 | $34.7B | +$7.9B | #97 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Angola's external debt was $54.9B in 2025. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 6.4% decrease from the previous year.
Angola's external debt peaked at $66.0B in 2021.
The lowest external debt in Angola was $7.3B in 1989.
Angola ranks 29th globally in external debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Angola's external debt is projected to reach $54.9B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Angola's external debt was approximately 54.95 billion ($54.9B) in 2025.
The external debt of Angola in 2025 was $54.9B. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_angola_external-debt,
title = {Angola External Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/angola/external-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}