Bangladesh Debt Service
Total debt service as % of exports DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS
Bangladesh's debt service was 15.83% in 2025, ranked 41st globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Bangladesh's debt service stood at 15.83% in 2025, a rise of +0.06% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 15.83% by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 41st globally.
Bangladesh's debt service ratio, a measure of the country's expenditure on debt repayment, has experienced significant fluctuations over the past five decades. At 15.83, the latest figure indicates that the nation still devotes a considerable portion of its revenue towards servicing its debt. This ratio peaked in 1986 at 38.54, a time when the country's economic growth was hindered by high interest rates and a substantial increase in external debt. Conversely, the ratio hit an all-time low of 4.92 in 2016, marking a period of relative financial stability and economic growth. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Bangladesh's debt service ratio is comparable to that of the Kyrgyz Republic, which ranked 15.90 in the latest data. While the current ratio remains a concern, Bangladesh's economic growth and increasing foreign exchange reserves may help mitigate its debt service burden in the coming years, potentially paving the way for a sustained decline in the ratio.
Data & projection
| Year | Debt Service | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 18.18% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 17.01% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 15.83% | - | - |
| 2025 | 15.83% | +0.06% | #41 |
| 2024 | 15.77% | +3.17% | #64 |
| 2023 | 12.59% | +1.35% | #58 |
| 2022 | 11.24% | −0.20% | #52 |
| 2021 | 11.44% | +0.98% | #47 |
| 2020 | 10.46% | −2.69% | #37 |
| 2019 | 13.14% | +6.35% | #66 |
| 2018 | 6.80% | +1.00% | #31 |
| 2017 | 5.80% | +0.88% | #31 |
| 2016 | 4.92% | −0.08% | #24 |
| 2015 | 5.00% | −1.13% | #28 |
| 2014 | 6.13% | +0.02% | #43 |
| 2013 | 6.11% | +0.07% | #50 |
| 2012 | 6.04% | +0.41% | #47 |
| 2011 | 5.63% | +0.55% | #51 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw debt service improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's debt service was 15.83% in 2025. Ranked 41st globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Bangladesh's debt service peaked at 38.54% in 1986.
The lowest debt service in Bangladesh was 4.92% in 2016.
Bangladesh ranks 41st globally in debt service as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bangladesh's debt service is projected to reach 15.83% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The debt service of Bangladesh in 2025 was 15.83%. This ranks 41st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_debt-service,
title = {Bangladesh Debt Service},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/debt-service/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}