Colombia External Debt to GNI
External debt stocks as % of GNI DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS
Colombia's external debt to gni was 49.17% in 2025, ranked 44th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Colombia's external debt to gni stood at 49.17% in 2025, a decline of +0.03pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 49.17% by 2025. Colombia ranked 44th globally.
Colombia's external debt to Gross National Income (GNI) ratio has fluctuated over the past 56 years, with the latest figure standing at 49.17% in 2025, ranking 44th globally. The country's debt burden has experienced significant shifts, with an all-time peak of 58.20% in 2020 and a trough of 20.09% in 2008, a year that marked the onset of the global financial crisis. Compared to its peers, Colombia's external debt ratio is comparable to that of Cambodia, which ranks slightly higher at 49.25%. The increase in Colombia's debt ratio since 2008 is likely linked to its efforts to rebuild and stabilize the economy following a period of conflict and instability. However, a sustained economic recovery, driven by export-led growth and prudent fiscal management, could help reduce the debt burden and improve Colombia's external debt to GNI ratio in the coming years, potentially leading to a more favorable ranking globally.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt to GNI | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 45.65% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 47.41% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 49.17% | - | - |
| 2025 | 49.17% | −0.03pp | #44 |
| 2024 | 49.20% | −5.77pp | #70 |
| 2023 | 54.97% | −0.32pp | #75 |
| 2022 | 55.29% | +0.72pp | #73 |
| 2021 | 54.57% | −3.63pp | #63 |
| 2020 | 58.20% | +14.18pp | #70 |
| 2019 | 44.01% | +3.08pp | #60 |
| 2018 | 40.94% | −0.25pp | #59 |
| 2017 | 41.18% | −2.06pp | #62 |
| 2016 | 43.24% | +4.08pp | #66 |
| 2015 | 39.16% | +10.90pp | #61 |
| 2014 | 28.26% | +3.14pp | #45 |
| 2013 | 25.12% | +2.89pp | #41 |
| 2012 | 22.23% | −1.51pp | #34 |
| 2011 | 23.74% | +0.44pp | #37 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Colombia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw external debt to gni improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Colombia's external debt to gni was 49.17% in 2025. Ranked 44th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Colombia's external debt to gni peaked at 58.20% in 2020.
The lowest external debt to gni in Colombia was 20.09% in 2008.
Colombia ranks 44th 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.
Colombia's external debt to gni is projected to reach 49.17% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The external debt to gni of Colombia in 2025 was 49.17%. This ranks 44th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_colombia_external-debt-to-gni,
title = {Colombia External Debt to GNI},
url = {https://historysaid.com/colombia/external-debt-to-gni/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}