Belarus Debt Service
Total debt service as % of exports DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS
Belarus's debt service was 13.88% in 2025, ranked 50th globally. This represents a 32.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Belarus's debt service stood at 13.88% in 2025, a rise of +3.41% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 13.88% by 2025. Belarus ranked 50th globally.
Belarus's debt service has fluctuated significantly over the past three decades, with the latest figure standing at 13.88, ranking 50th globally. The country's debt service peaked in 2016 at 20.32, a stark contrast to the low point of 0.64 in 1993. In comparison, Ghana, a peer country, experienced a higher peak but lower trough, with a latest figure of 13.19. The Philippines, another peer, has a similar debt service burden, at 13.89. Belarus's debt service has shown an uptrend, indicating an increasing financial burden. A decrease in the debt service ratio could be achieved through reforms aimed at reducing the country's external debt or increasing its foreign exchange earnings, such as through export growth or foreign investment. A decline in global interest rates could also temporarily alleviate the debt service burden, but sustained economic growth and structural reforms are key to a long-term reduction in debt service.
Data & projection
| Year | Debt Service | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 15.06% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 14.47% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 13.88% | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.88% | +3.41% | #50 |
| 2024 | 10.47% | −5.66% | #42 |
| 2023 | 16.13% | +2.07% | #74 |
| 2022 | 14.06% | +5.44% | #65 |
| 2021 | 8.62% | −2.65% | #34 |
| 2020 | 11.28% | +0.82% | #42 |
| 2019 | 10.45% | −2.87% | #54 |
| 2018 | 13.32% | +1.54% | #67 |
| 2017 | 11.78% | −8.54% | #60 |
| 2016 | 20.32% | +5.42% | #87 |
| 2015 | 14.90% | +2.78% | #76 |
| 2014 | 12.12% | +1.74% | #68 |
| 2013 | 10.38% | +0.85% | #65 |
| 2012 | 9.53% | +2.64% | #67 |
| 2011 | 6.89% | +0.98% | #60 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Belarus matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw debt service improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Belarus's debt service was 13.88% in 2025. Ranked 50th globally. This represents a 32.6% increase from the previous year.
Belarus's debt service peaked at 20.32% in 2016.
The lowest debt service in Belarus was 0.64% in 1993.
Belarus ranks 50th globally in debt service as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Belarus's debt service is projected to reach 13.88% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The debt service of Belarus in 2025 was 13.88%. This ranks 50th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_belarus_debt-service,
title = {Belarus Debt Service},
url = {https://historysaid.com/belarus/debt-service/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}