Djibouti Short-term Debt
Short-term debt as % of total external debt DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS
Djibouti's short-term debt was 17.35% in 2025, ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 15.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Djibouti's short-term debt stood at 17.35% in 2025, a rise of +2.36% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 17.35% by 2025. Djibouti ranked 32nd globally.
Djibouti’s short‑term external debt has risen from a zero baseline in 1970 to 17.35 percent of gross external debt in 2025, placing the country 32nd in the World Bank’s global ranking. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 0.00 percent in 1988, reaching a peak of 20.90 percent in 2021 before easing modestly in the subsequent years. Over the 56‑year coverage period, the share of debt maturing within one year has remained well above the levels recorded by many peers; for example, Cabo Verde reported 17.47 percent and Bulgaria 17.28 percent in the same year, indicating Djibouti’s position near the upper end of the regional distribution. The recent decline from the 2021 high suggests that fiscal authorities may be managing rollover risk, yet the persistence of a double‑digit short‑term debt ratio implies vulnerability to external shocks. Continued diversification of financing sources and stronger reserve buffers will be crucial to shift the trend decisively downward.
Data & projection
| Year | Short-term Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 18.46% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 17.90% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 17.35% | - | - |
| 2025 | 17.35% | +2.36% | #32 |
| 2024 | 14.99% | +1.03% | #83 |
| 2023 | 13.95% | −5.86% | #85 |
| 2022 | 19.81% | −1.09% | #95 |
| 2021 | 20.90% | +12.17% | #101 |
| 2020 | 8.73% | −5.98% | #59 |
| 2019 | 14.71% | +4.38% | #83 |
| 2018 | 10.32% | −1.95% | #63 |
| 2017 | 12.27% | +9.12% | #75 |
| 2016 | 3.15% | +2.82% | #25 |
| 2015 | 0.33% | −7.84% | #11 |
| 2014 | 8.17% | −3.76% | #48 |
| 2013 | 11.93% | −2.06% | #68 |
| 2012 | 14.00% | +2.48% | #73 |
| 2011 | 11.52% | −4.29% | #65 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Djibouti matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. 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
Djibouti's short-term debt was 17.35% in 2025. Ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 15.7% increase from the previous year.
Djibouti's short-term debt peaked at 20.90% in 2021.
The lowest short-term debt in Djibouti was 0.00% in 1970.
Djibouti ranks 32nd globally in short-term debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Djibouti's short-term debt is projected to reach 17.35% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The short-term debt of Djibouti in 2025 was 17.35%. This ranks 32nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_djibouti_short-term-debt,
title = {Djibouti Short-term Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/djibouti/short-term-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}