Brazil External Debt
Total external debt stocks DT.DOD.DECT.CD
Brazil's external debt was $627.1B in 2025, ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Brazil's external debt stood at $627.1B in 2025, a rise of +$21.6B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $627.1B by 2025. Brazil ranked 3rd globally.
Brazil's external debt has experienced significant growth over the past five decades, with the latest value standing at 627,065,174,588.05 as of 2025, ranking third globally. The country's external debt has increased exponentially since 1970, when it was valued at 5,984,162,468.60, its all-time trough. This substantial growth is in line with Brazil's increasing economic integration and global trade, a trend shared by its peer countries, such as Mexico, which has also seen a notable increase in its external debt. In fact, Mexico's external debt value of 581,345,185,187.86 in 2025 is relatively close to Brazil's, at 44.6 percent lower. The peak of Brazil's external debt in 2025 underscores the country's significant reliance on foreign capital and its exposure to external economic shocks. A shift in Brazil's economic policies to prioritize domestic savings and investment could potentially alter the trajectory of its external debt trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $656.8B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $641.9B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $627.1B | - | - |
| 2025 | $627.1B | +$21.6B | #3 |
| 2024 | $605.5B | −$1.9B | #115 |
| 2023 | $607.4B | +$28.1B | #116 |
| 2022 | $579.3B | +$8.1B | #117 |
| 2021 | $571.2B | +$21.9B | #117 |
| 2020 | $549.3B | −$19.4B | #117 |
| 2019 | $568.7B | +$10.9B | #118 |
| 2018 | $557.8B | +$14.8B | #118 |
| 2017 | $543.0B | −$256.8M | #118 |
| 2016 | $543.3B | −$140.1M | #118 |
| 2015 | $543.4B | −$13.5B | #119 |
| 2014 | $556.9B | +$73.2B | #117 |
| 2013 | $483.7B | +$43.2B | #115 |
| 2012 | $440.5B | +$36.5B | #116 |
| 2011 | $404.0B | +$51.7B | #115 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw external debt improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil's external debt was $627.1B in 2025. Ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from the previous year.
Brazil's external debt peaked at $627.1B in 2025.
The lowest external debt in Brazil was $6.0B in 1970.
Brazil ranks 3rd globally in external debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brazil's external debt is projected to reach $627.1B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Brazil's external debt was approximately 627.07 billion ($627.1B) in 2025.
The external debt of Brazil in 2025 was $627.1B. This ranks 3rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brazil_external-debt,
title = {Brazil External Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/external-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}