Bangladesh Short-term Debt
Short-term debt as % of total external debt DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS
Bangladesh's short-term debt was 12.80% in 2025, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 3.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1972–2025.
Overview
Bangladesh's short-term debt stood at 12.80% in 2025, a rise of +0.41% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 12.80% by 2025. Bangladesh ranked 46th globally.
Bangladesh’s short‑term debt as a share of gross external debt stood at 12.80 in 2025, placing the country 46th in the global ranking. The indicator rose sharply from a zero base in 1972, reaching an all‑time high of 21.08 in 2017 before retreating to the current level. This trajectory mirrors the pattern observed in peer economies such as Morocco, which recorded 12.87, and Albania at 12.27, suggesting that Bangladesh’s recent moderation aligns with regional norms after a period of rapid borrowing. The 54‑year coverage shows that the country has moved from a debt‑free stance in the early 1970s to a more leveraged position, yet the post‑2017 decline indicates a possible rebalancing of short‑term financing. Continued fiscal consolidation and improved external financing conditions could further lower the short‑term debt ratio, while any resurgence in financing needs or external shocks may reverse the downward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Short-term Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 10.64% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 11.72% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 12.80% | - | - |
| 2025 | 12.80% | +0.41% | #46 |
| 2024 | 12.39% | −1.65% | #76 |
| 2023 | 14.04% | −5.08% | #86 |
| 2022 | 19.11% | −0.66% | #93 |
| 2021 | 19.77% | +4.84% | #100 |
| 2020 | 14.94% | −0.65% | #91 |
| 2019 | 15.59% | −0.22% | #87 |
| 2018 | 15.81% | −5.27% | #89 |
| 2017 | 21.08% | +2.23% | #98 |
| 2016 | 18.85% | +1.74% | #96 |
| 2015 | 17.10% | +5.33% | #90 |
| 2014 | 11.77% | +0.27% | #67 |
| 2013 | 11.50% | +4.79% | #64 |
| 2012 | 6.71% | −1.06% | #44 |
| 2011 | 7.78% | −3.32% | #54 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. 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
Bangladesh's short-term debt was 12.80% in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 3.3% increase from the previous year.
Bangladesh's short-term debt peaked at 21.08% in 2017.
The lowest short-term debt in Bangladesh was 0.00% in 1972.
Bangladesh ranks 46th globally in short-term debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bangladesh's short-term debt is projected to reach 12.80% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The short-term debt of Bangladesh in 2025 was 12.80%. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_short-term-debt,
title = {Bangladesh Short-term Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/short-term-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}