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Djibouti Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

30.49% −2.37% (-7.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #152 Global Peak 47.99% (2017) Source IMF WEO

Djibouti Government Debt to GDP (2009–2025)

Overview

Djibouti's government debt to gdp stood at 30.49% in 2025, a decline of +2.37% from 2024. The IMF projects 30.49% by 2025. Djibouti ranked 152nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 17.31% - -
2029* IMF 19.85% - -
2028* IMF 22.51% - -
2027* IMF 25.04% - -
2026* IMF 27.96% - -
2025* IMF 30.49% - -
2025 30.49% −2.37% #152
2024 32.86% −2.58% #38
2023 35.44% −2.86% #42
2022 38.30% −1.98% #50
2021 40.28% −1.78% #42
2020 42.06% +0.93% #43
2019 41.13% −6.34% #71
2018 47.46% −0.53% #89
2017 47.99% +2.07% #95
2016 45.92% +5.66% #90
2015 40.26% +13.40% #79
2014 26.86% +2.28% #49
2013 24.57% −0.48% #45
2012 25.05% −0.63% #53
2011 25.68% −2.20% #52
Show all years (2009-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +10.5% GDP growth 5.5% C/A balance 18.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Djibouti matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Djibouti's government debt to gdp?

Djibouti's government debt to gdp was 30.49% in 2025. Ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 7.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Djibouti?

Djibouti's government debt to gdp peaked at 47.99% in 2017.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Djibouti?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Djibouti was 24.57% in 2013.

How does Djibouti rank in government debt to gdp?

Djibouti ranks 152nd globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government debt to gdp?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government debt to gdp of Djibouti in 2025?

Djibouti's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 30.49% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Djibouti in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Djibouti in 2025 was 30.49%. This ranks 152nd in the world.

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