Bolivia, Plurinational State of Debt Service
Total debt service as % of exports DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's debt service was 16.96% in 2025, ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 4.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's debt service stood at 16.96% in 2025, a decline of +0.83% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 16.96% by 2025. Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranked 32nd globally.
Bolivia's debt service burden has fluctuated significantly over the past five decades, with a notable decrease in recent years. The country's all-time peak of 63.88 in 1984 was a result of a period of high inflation and economic instability, which led to substantial increases in interest payments. Conversely, the all-time trough of 4.26 in 2013 marked a period of relative stability, following the country's adoption of a new constitution and a shift towards more prudent economic policies. Currently, Bolivia's debt service burden stands at 16.96, ranking 32nd globally. This is comparable to countries like Indonesia, which has a debt service burden of 17.21. While Bolivia's debt service burden has decreased in recent years, the country's economic trajectory remains vulnerable to external shocks and fluctuations in global commodity prices. A sustained increase in domestic revenue and a reduction in reliance on external financing would likely alter this trajectory and further reduce Bolivia's debt service burden.
Data & projection
| Year | Debt Service | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 17.89% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 17.43% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 16.96% | - | - |
| 2025 | 16.96% | −0.83% | #32 |
| 2024 | 17.79% | +3.58% | #71 |
| 2023 | 14.21% | −2.07% | #65 |
| 2022 | 16.28% | +2.26% | #76 |
| 2021 | 14.01% | −1.55% | #60 |
| 2020 | 15.56% | +5.20% | #58 |
| 2019 | 10.37% | +0.85% | #53 |
| 2018 | 9.52% | −0.50% | #48 |
| 2017 | 10.02% | +0.80% | #48 |
| 2016 | 9.22% | −0.68% | #43 |
| 2015 | 9.90% | +2.92% | #56 |
| 2014 | 6.98% | +2.72% | #47 |
| 2013 | 4.26% | −0.99% | #35 |
| 2012 | 5.25% | +0.42% | #39 |
| 2011 | 4.82% | −4.65% | #44 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bolivia, Plurinational State of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw debt service improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's debt service was 16.96% in 2025. Ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 4.6% decrease from the previous year.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's debt service peaked at 63.88% in 1984.
The lowest debt service in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was 4.26% in 2013.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 32nd globally in debt service as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's debt service is projected to reach 16.96% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The debt service of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025 was 16.96%. This ranks 32nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bolivia-plurinational-state-of_debt-service,
title = {Bolivia, Plurinational State of Debt Service},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bolivia-plurinational-state-of/debt-service/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}