Djibouti Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Djibouti's government debt to gdp was 30.49% in 2025, ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 7.2% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 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.
Djibouti’s government debt-to‑GDP ratio has remained modest over the 17‑year span covered by the IMF World Economic Outlook, moving from 29.53 % in 2009 to a low of 24.57 % in 2013 before climbing to an all‑time peak of 47.99 % in 2017, after which it has gradually retreated to 30.49 % in 2025, placing the country 152nd in the global ranking. The recent figure is closely aligned with peers such as Bosnia and Herzegovina (30.65 %) and Comoros (30.25 %). The post‑peak decline reflects Djibouti’s efforts to contain fiscal deficits amid expanding port‑related revenues and modest external borrowing. Nonetheless, the ratio remains higher than the 2013 trough, suggesting that debt dynamics continue to be influenced by infrastructure financing and regional geopolitical tensions. Continued fiscal consolidation and diversification of revenue sources will be crucial to sustain the downward trajectory and prevent a reversal toward previous peak levels.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Djibouti's government debt to gdp was 30.49% in 2025. Ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 7.2% decrease from the previous year.
Djibouti's government debt to gdp peaked at 47.99% in 2017.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Djibouti was 24.57% in 2013.
Djibouti ranks 152nd globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Djibouti's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 30.49% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Djibouti in 2025 was 30.49%. This ranks 152nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_djibouti_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Djibouti Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/djibouti/government-debt-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}