Bosnia and Herzegovina Debt Service
Total debt service as % of exports DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS
Bosnia and Herzegovina's debt service was 12.17% in 2025, ranked 57th globally. This represents a 12.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1999–2025.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's debt service stood at 12.17% in 2025, a rise of +1.34% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 12.17% by 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 57th globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s debt‑service ratio has risen sharply since the early 2000s, moving from an all‑time trough of 6.95 % in 2004 to a peak of 30.81 % in 2015, before easing to 12.17 % in 2025, which places the country 57th globally. The post‑war reconstruction boom and heightened external borrowing drove the 2015 surge, while fiscal consolidation and modest growth helped lower the ratio in the subsequent decade. Over the 27‑year coverage period, Bosnia’s debt‑service burden remains comparable to peers such as South Africa (12.24 % in 2025) and the Dominican Republic (12.10 % in 2025), indicating a moderate exposure relative to similarly sized economies. The recent decline suggests that continued prudent fiscal policy and stable external financing conditions could sustain the downward trajectory, whereas a resurgence of high‑cost borrowing or a slowdown in growth would likely reverse the improvement.
Data & projection
| Year | Debt Service | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 13.00% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 12.59% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 12.17% | - | - |
| 2025 | 12.17% | +1.34% | #57 |
| 2024 | 10.84% | −2.70% | #46 |
| 2023 | 13.53% | +5.63% | #63 |
| 2022 | 7.90% | −5.79% | #33 |
| 2021 | 13.69% | +5.01% | #56 |
| 2020 | 8.69% | −2.68% | #30 |
| 2019 | 11.37% | −2.58% | #57 |
| 2018 | 13.95% | −3.03% | #70 |
| 2017 | 16.98% | −1.53% | #81 |
| 2016 | 18.50% | −12.31% | #81 |
| 2015 | 30.81% | +9.20% | #103 |
| 2014 | 21.61% | +0.92% | #96 |
| 2013 | 20.69% | +1.76% | #99 |
| 2012 | 18.93% | −3.28% | #98 |
| 2011 | 22.21% | +12.15% | #103 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
Bosnia and Herzegovina's debt service was 12.17% in 2025. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 12.3% increase from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's debt service peaked at 30.81% in 2015.
The lowest debt service in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 6.95% in 2004.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 57th globally in debt service as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's debt service is projected to reach 12.17% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The debt service of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 12.17%. This ranks 57th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Debt Service},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/debt-service/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}