Burundi External Debt
Total external debt stocks DT.DOD.DECT.CD
Burundi's external debt was $1.2B in 2025, ranked 108th globally. This represents a 13.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Burundi's external debt stood at $1.2B in 2025, a rise of +$137.8M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1.2B by 2025. Burundi ranked 108th globally.
Burundi's external debt has undergone significant fluctuations over the past 56 years, with the country's total external debt reaching an all-time high of 1,409,730,477.10 in 2007. However, since then, it has experienced a downward trend, although it remains one of the highest in the world. As of 2025, Burundi's external debt stands at 1,161,717,993.87, ranking it 108 globally. This is lower than its ranking among peer countries such as St. Lucia, which faces an even higher total debt of 1,297,151,529.71. In contrast, the all-time trough of 6,895,385.60 in 1972 was a distant memory, illustrating the vast increase in debt the country has accumulated over the years. A sustained commitment to debt management and economic reforms would be crucial in altering the trajectory of Burundi's external debt trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $1.3B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $1.2B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1.2B | - | - |
| 2025 | $1.2B | +$137.8M | #108 |
| 2024 | $1.0B | −$9.8M | #13 |
| 2023 | $1.0B | +$86.8M | #12 |
| 2022 | $946.9M | −$29.0M | #13 |
| 2021 | $976.0M | +$310.9M | #13 |
| 2020 | $665.1M | +$36.4M | #10 |
| 2019 | $628.7M | +$34.9M | #11 |
| 2018 | $593.8M | −$14.7M | #11 |
| 2017 | $608.4M | +$4.7M | #11 |
| 2016 | $603.7M | −$23.2M | #12 |
| 2015 | $626.9M | −$64.2M | #15 |
| 2014 | $691.1M | +$10.9M | #16 |
| 2013 | $680.2M | +$16.3M | #16 |
| 2012 | $663.9M | +$58.9M | #16 |
| 2011 | $605.1M | −$15.8M | #14 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burundi matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw external debt improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burundi's external debt was $1.2B in 2025. Ranked 108th globally. This represents a 13.5% increase from the previous year.
Burundi's external debt peaked at $1.4B in 2007.
The lowest external debt in Burundi was $6.9M in 1972.
Burundi ranks 108th globally in external debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burundi's external debt is projected to reach $1.2B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Burundi's external debt was approximately 1.16 billion ($1.2B) in 2025.
The external debt of Burundi in 2025 was $1.2B. This ranks 108th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burundi_external-debt,
title = {Burundi External Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burundi/external-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}