Burundi Debt Service
Total debt service as % of exports DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS
Burundi's debt service was 8.80% in 2025, ranked 71st globally. This represents a 19.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Burundi's debt service stood at 8.80% in 2025, a decline of +2.17% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.80% by 2025. Burundi ranked 71st globally.
Burundi's debt service ratio has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past four decades. The country's debt service burden peaked in 2004 at 134.80, a stark contrast to the trough of 2.41 in 2010. This extreme variation underscores the nation's vulnerability to economic instability. Burundi's current debt service ratio of 8.80, ranking 71st globally, is a relatively stable position compared to its peers, such as Mauritania, which ranks similarly at 8.83. Notably, the country's debt service ratio has been trending downward since 2010, suggesting a gradual reduction in its debt burden. This decline may be attributed to efforts to restructure debt and implement austerity measures. However, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and other external shocks may impact Burundi's economic trajectory, potentially reversing this trend and increasing its debt service ratio.
Data & projection
| Year | Debt Service | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 8.34% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.80% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.80% | −2.17% | #71 |
| 2023 | 10.96% | +1.76% | #45 |
| 2022 | 9.20% | +0.13% | #43 |
| 2021 | 9.07% | −3.15% | #37 |
| 2020 | 12.22% | +0.46% | #46 |
| 2019 | 11.76% | +2.70% | #60 |
| 2018 | 9.06% | −0.56% | #46 |
| 2017 | 9.62% | −6.36% | #45 |
| 2016 | 15.98% | +2.07% | #74 |
| 2015 | 13.91% | +1.65% | #71 |
| 2014 | 12.27% | −1.45% | #69 |
| 2013 | 13.72% | +4.92% | #82 |
| 2012 | 8.80% | +4.87% | #63 |
| 2011 | 3.92% | +1.52% | #34 |
| 2010 | 2.41% | −14.19% | #19 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burundi matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw debt service improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burundi's debt service was 8.80% in 2025. Ranked 71st globally. This represents a 19.8% decrease from the previous year.
Burundi's debt service peaked at 134.80% in 2004.
The lowest debt service in Burundi was 2.41% in 2010.
Burundi ranks 71st globally in debt service as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burundi's debt service is projected to reach 8.80% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The debt service of Burundi in 2025 was 8.80%. This ranks 71st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burundi_debt-service,
title = {Burundi Debt Service},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burundi/debt-service/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}