Brazil Short-term Debt
Short-term debt as % of total external debt DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS
Brazil's short-term debt was 13.70% in 2025, ranked 43rd globally. This represents a 1.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Brazil's short-term debt stood at 13.70% in 2025, a decline of +0.22% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 13.70% by 2025. Brazil ranked 43rd globally.
Brazil's short-term debt has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 56 years, with a notable peak of 21.68 in 1991 and a trough of 6.93 in 2013. The country's debt levels remained relatively stable during the 1970s, with a value of 11.93 in 1970. In recent years, Brazil's short-term debt has risen to 13.70, ranking it 43rd globally. This value is lower than its peer countries, such as Morocco, which has a short-term debt of 12.87, and higher than countries like Syria, with a debt of 12.94. The steady decline in Brazil's short-term debt since 1991 suggests that the country has made progress in managing its debt levels. However, the recent increase in debt may indicate a shift in economic policy, and a further increase in debt could alter the trajectory of Brazil's economic growth trajectory. A sustained economic recovery in Brazil could potentially stabilize the country's debt levels and improve its global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Short-term Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 14.14% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 13.92% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 13.70% | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.70% | −0.22% | #43 |
| 2024 | 13.92% | +0.67% | #82 |
| 2023 | 13.25% | +1.55% | #81 |
| 2022 | 11.70% | −2.09% | #73 |
| 2021 | 13.79% | +1.23% | #82 |
| 2020 | 12.56% | −1.37% | #77 |
| 2019 | 13.92% | +1.94% | #79 |
| 2018 | 11.98% | +2.33% | #73 |
| 2017 | 9.65% | −0.88% | #60 |
| 2016 | 10.53% | +0.90% | #63 |
| 2015 | 9.63% | −0.81% | #55 |
| 2014 | 10.45% | +3.52% | #58 |
| 2013 | 6.93% | −0.47% | #43 |
| 2012 | 7.40% | −3.03% | #47 |
| 2011 | 10.43% | −8.16% | #60 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw short-term debt improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil's short-term debt was 13.70% in 2025. Ranked 43rd globally. This represents a 1.6% decrease from the previous year.
Brazil's short-term debt peaked at 21.69% in 1991.
The lowest short-term debt in Brazil was 6.93% in 2013.
Brazil ranks 43rd globally in short-term debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brazil's short-term debt is projected to reach 13.70% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The short-term debt of Brazil in 2025 was 13.70%. This ranks 43rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brazil_short-term-debt,
title = {Brazil Short-term Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/short-term-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}