Cameroon Short-term Debt
Short-term debt as % of total external debt DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS
Cameroon's short-term debt was 7.35% in 2025, ranked 69th globally. This represents a 21.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Cameroon's short-term debt stood at 7.35% in 2025, a rise of +1.32% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.35% by 2025. Cameroon ranked 69th globally.
Cameroon’s short‑term external debt has risen sharply from a zero baseline in 1970 to 7.35 percent of gross external debt in 2025, placing the country 69th in the global ranking. The indicator peaked at 19.31 percent in 1986, a level that reflected the severe external financing pressures of the mid‑1980s, before falling back to a trough of 0.00 percent in 1976 during a period of limited borrowing. Over the 56‑year coverage, the trajectory shows a gradual accumulation of short‑term obligations, mirroring patterns observed in peers such as St. Vincent and the Grenadines (7.45 percent) and Eritrea (7.12 percent). The recent increase suggests heightened reliance on rolling‑over commercial loans and possible liquidity constraints. If Cameroon can diversify its financing sources and improve fiscal buffers, the upward trend may moderate; otherwise, continued exposure to short‑term debt could amplify vulnerability to external shocks.
Data & projection
| Year | Short-term Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 9.03% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 8.19% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 7.35% | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.35% | +1.32% | #69 |
| 2024 | 6.03% | +0.46% | #42 |
| 2023 | 5.57% | −0.24% | #41 |
| 2022 | 5.81% | +1.58% | #43 |
| 2021 | 4.23% | +1.73% | #29 |
| 2020 | 2.50% | −0.42% | #20 |
| 2019 | 2.92% | −1.02% | #24 |
| 2018 | 3.94% | −1.31% | #35 |
| 2017 | 5.25% | +1.92% | #45 |
| 2016 | 3.33% | −0.76% | #28 |
| 2015 | 4.09% | +1.02% | #32 |
| 2014 | 3.07% | −5.48% | #21 |
| 2013 | 8.55% | +4.50% | #54 |
| 2012 | 4.04% | +1.85% | #29 |
| 2011 | 2.20% | +1.93% | #27 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cameroon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw short-term debt improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Cameroon's short-term debt was 7.35% in 2025. Ranked 69th globally. This represents a 21.9% increase from the previous year.
Cameroon's short-term debt peaked at 19.31% in 1986.
The lowest short-term debt in Cameroon was 0.00% in 1970.
Cameroon ranks 69th globally in short-term debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cameroon's short-term debt is projected to reach 7.35% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The short-term debt of Cameroon in 2025 was 7.35%. This ranks 69th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cameroon_short-term-debt,
title = {Cameroon Short-term Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cameroon/short-term-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}