Côte d'Ivoire External Debt to GNI
External debt stocks as % of GNI DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS
Côte d'Ivoire's external debt to gni was 51.38% in 2025, ranked 38th globally. This represents a 5.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Côte d'Ivoire's external debt to gni stood at 51.38% in 2025, a rise of +2.55pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 51.38% by 2025. Côte d'Ivoire ranked 38th globally.
Côte d'Ivoire's external debt to Gross National Income (GNI) ratio has fluctuated significantly over the past 56 years. The country's all-time peak of 230.72% in 1994 underscores the devastating impact of the economic crisis that ravaged the nation during that period. Conversely, the trough of 20.45% in 2014 reflects the nation's efforts to revitalize its economy and reduce its debt burden. Although Côte d'Ivoire's current ratio of 51.38% indicates a substantial decrease from its peak, it still lags behind its closest peer, Armenia, which boasts a lower ratio of 50.94%. This stark contrast highlights the country's ongoing challenges in managing its debt. A sustained commitment to prudent fiscal management and investment in economic diversification could facilitate a decline in Côte d'Ivoire's external debt to GNI ratio, potentially propelling the nation towards a more stable economic trajectory, but any significant deterioration in global economic conditions could disrupt this trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt to GNI | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 55.56% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 53.47% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 51.38% | - | - |
| 2025 | 51.38% | +2.55pp | #38 |
| 2024 | 48.83% | +1.35pp | #68 |
| 2023 | 47.48% | +1.40pp | #63 |
| 2022 | 46.08% | +3.89pp | #59 |
| 2021 | 42.20% | +1.15pp | #47 |
| 2020 | 41.04% | +7.27pp | #46 |
| 2019 | 33.78% | +5.31pp | #39 |
| 2018 | 28.46% | +2.09pp | #30 |
| 2017 | 26.38% | +2.18pp | #29 |
| 2016 | 24.20% | −1.21pp | #30 |
| 2015 | 25.41% | +4.96pp | #33 |
| 2014 | 20.45% | −12.54pp | #26 |
| 2013 | 33.00% | −3.81pp | #57 |
| 2012 | 36.80% | −15.56pp | #67 |
| 2011 | 52.36% | +3.60pp | #83 |
Analysis
Côte d'Ivoire's external debt to gni was 51.38% in 2025, a rise of +2.55pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 51.38% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Côte d'Ivoire's external debt to gni was 51.38% in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 5.2% increase from the previous year.
Côte d'Ivoire's external debt to gni peaked at 230.72% in 1994.
The lowest external debt to gni in Côte d'Ivoire was 20.45% in 2014.
Côte d'Ivoire ranks 38th 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.
Côte d'Ivoire's external debt to gni is projected to reach 51.38% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The external debt to gni of Côte d'Ivoire in 2025 was 51.38%. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_c-te-divoire_external-debt-to-gni,
title = {Côte d'Ivoire External Debt to GNI},
url = {https://historysaid.com/c-te-divoire/external-debt-to-gni/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}