Bosnia and Herzegovina External Debt to GNI
External debt stocks as % of GNI DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS
Bosnia and Herzegovina's external debt to gni was 42.02% in 2025, ranked 55th globally. This represents a 14.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1999–2025.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's external debt to gni stood at 42.02% in 2025, a decline of +7.14pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 42.02% by 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 55th globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's external debt to GNI ratio has shown a significant decline over the past two decades, from its all-time peak of 82.25% in 2010 to 42.02% in 2025, its lowest recorded level. This improvement places Bosnia and Herzegovina outside the top 50 countries globally, ranking 55th in 2025. Compared to its peer countries, Bosnia and Herzegovina's current ratio is lower than Togo's 43.22% and comparable to South Africa's 41.35%. The ratio has generally trended downwards since 1999, when it stood at 44.49%, with some fluctuations along the way. The improvement in the ratio is likely a result of various economic reforms and stabilization efforts undertaken by the country. Looking forward, a sustained commitment to fiscal discipline and a continued improvement in economic growth could further reduce the external debt to GNI ratio, potentially leading to a further decline in the country's ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt to GNI | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 32.22% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 37.12% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 42.02% | - | - |
| 2025 | 42.02% | −7.14pp | #55 |
| 2024 | 49.16% | −1.40pp | #69 |
| 2023 | 50.55% | −4.95pp | #67 |
| 2022 | 55.51% | −3.31pp | #74 |
| 2021 | 58.82% | −10.69pp | #71 |
| 2020 | 69.51% | +7.41pp | #80 |
| 2019 | 62.09% | −1.64pp | #81 |
| 2018 | 63.74% | −8.13pp | #86 |
| 2017 | 71.87% | +3.82pp | #89 |
| 2016 | 68.06% | −2.52pp | #88 |
| 2015 | 70.58% | +0.40pp | #94 |
| 2014 | 70.18% | −4.95pp | #95 |
| 2013 | 75.13% | −0.09pp | #101 |
| 2012 | 75.22% | +9.20pp | #100 |
| 2011 | 66.02% | −16.23pp | #98 |
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 external debt to gni improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bosnia and Herzegovina's external debt to gni was 42.02% in 2025. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 14.5% decrease from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's external debt to gni peaked at 82.25% in 2010.
The lowest external debt to gni in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 42.02% in 2025.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 55th 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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's external debt to gni is projected to reach 42.02% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The external debt to gni of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was 42.02%. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_external-debt-to-gni,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina External Debt to GNI},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/external-debt-to-gni/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}