Djibouti External Debt to GNI
External debt stocks as % of GNI DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS
Djibouti's external debt to gni was 79.46% in 2025, ranked 15th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Djibouti's external debt to gni stood at 79.46% in 2025, a decline of +4.37pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 79.46% by 2025. Djibouti ranked 15th globally.
Djibouti's external debt as a proportion of Gross National Income (GNI) has experienced significant fluctuations over the past three and a half decades. The country's external debt to GNI ratio peaked at 96.22% in 2021, indicating a significant burden on its economy. Conversely, the ratio hit a trough of 40.69% in 2013, suggesting a period of relative economic stability. The latest available data shows that Djibouti's external debt to GNI ratio stands at 79.46% in 2025, ranking 15th globally. This is comparable to North Macedonia's ratio of 81.87%, but lower than Fiji's 76.55%. The ratio has been trending upward since 2013, likely due to increased borrowing to finance development projects and infrastructure investments. A decline in global interest rates or increased foreign investment could potentially alter the trajectory of Djibouti's external debt to GNI ratio in the coming years, making it easier for the country to service its debts.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt to GNI | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 72.71% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 76.08% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 79.46% | - | - |
| 2025 | 79.46% | −4.37pp | #15 |
| 2024 | 83.83% | −1.46pp | #99 |
| 2023 | 85.29% | −2.03pp | #100 |
| 2022 | 87.32% | −8.90pp | #102 |
| 2021 | 96.22% | +0.99pp | #100 |
| 2020 | 95.23% | +10.00pp | #98 |
| 2019 | 85.23% | +1.46pp | #100 |
| 2018 | 83.77% | −2.24pp | #100 |
| 2017 | 86.00% | +18.59pp | #102 |
| 2016 | 67.42% | +16.21pp | #86 |
| 2015 | 51.20% | +8.27pp | #78 |
| 2014 | 42.93% | +2.24pp | #71 |
| 2013 | 40.69% | −17.40pp | #71 |
| 2012 | 58.09% | −3.58pp | #85 |
| 2011 | 61.67% | −5.40pp | #95 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Djibouti matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw external debt to gni improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Djibouti's external debt to gni was 79.46% in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from the previous year.
Djibouti's external debt to gni peaked at 96.22% in 2021.
The lowest external debt to gni in Djibouti was 40.69% in 2013.
Djibouti ranks 15th 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.
Djibouti's external debt to gni is projected to reach 79.46% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The external debt to gni of Djibouti in 2025 was 79.46%. This ranks 15th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_djibouti_external-debt-to-gni,
title = {Djibouti External Debt to GNI},
url = {https://historysaid.com/djibouti/external-debt-to-gni/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}