Bolivia, Plurinational State of External Debt to GNI
External debt stocks as % of GNI DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's external debt to gni was 30.97% in 2025, ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 4.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's external debt to gni stood at 30.97% in 2025, a decline of +1.56pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 30.97% by 2025. Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranked 83rd globally.
Bolivia’s external debt-to‑GNI ratio has fallen sharply from its 1976 level of 50.36% to a 2025 value of 30.97%, placing the country 83rd globally. The indicator reached an all‑time peak of 155.35% in 1986, a figure that reflected the debt‑driven crises of the 1980s, before a long‑term decline that culminated in a trough of 26.00% in 2012. Since that low point, the ratio has risen modestly but remains well below the peak, mirroring a pattern observed in peer economies such as Zimbabwe (31.00%) and Sudan (29.94%). The 50‑year coverage shows that Bolivia’s debt burden is now comparable to other lower‑middle‑income nations, suggesting a relatively stable external financing position. Continued fiscal consolidation and diversified export earnings could further lower the debt‑to‑GNI ratio, while external shocks or deteriorating terms of trade would risk reversing the recent downward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt to GNI | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 26.25% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 28.61% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 30.97% | - | - |
| 2025 | 30.97% | −1.56pp | #83 |
| 2024 | 32.54% | −4.65pp | #30 |
| 2023 | 37.18% | −0.08pp | #37 |
| 2022 | 37.27% | −3.43pp | #38 |
| 2021 | 40.70% | −1.88pp | #42 |
| 2020 | 42.58% | +6.88pp | #48 |
| 2019 | 35.70% | +2.00pp | #44 |
| 2018 | 33.70% | −1.99pp | #41 |
| 2017 | 35.69% | +2.69pp | #49 |
| 2016 | 33.00% | +1.95pp | #43 |
| 2015 | 31.05% | +2.66pp | #43 |
| 2014 | 28.39% | +0.07pp | #46 |
| 2013 | 28.32% | +2.32pp | #46 |
| 2012 | 26.00% | −0.91pp | #46 |
| 2011 | 26.90% | −3.89pp | #47 |
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 external debt to gni improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's external debt to gni was 30.97% in 2025. Ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 4.8% decrease from the previous year.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's external debt to gni peaked at 155.35% in 1986.
The lowest external debt to gni in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was 26.00% in 2012.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 83rd globally in external debt to gni as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of's external debt to gni is projected to reach 30.97% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The external debt to gni of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025 was 30.97%. This ranks 83rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bolivia-plurinational-state-of_external-debt-to-gni,
title = {Bolivia, Plurinational State of External Debt to GNI},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bolivia-plurinational-state-of/external-debt-to-gni/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}