Dominica External Debt
Total external debt stocks DT.DOD.DECT.CD
Dominica's external debt was $628.2M in 2025, ranked 114th globally. This represents a 10.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1981–2025.
Overview
Dominica's external debt stood at $628.2M in 2025, a rise of +$58.7M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $628.2M by 2025. Dominica ranked 114th globally.
Dominica’s external debt has expanded dramatically over the 45‑year series, rising from a low of 14,433,362.00 in 1981 to a record 628,213,439.89 in 2025, the highest figure in its history and placing the country 114th globally. The steep upward trajectory reflects successive borrowing cycles, with debt more than quadrupling since the early 2000s and accelerating after natural‑disaster relief programmes in the 2010s. Compared with regional peers, Dominica’s debt stock now exceeds that of Vanuatu (520,267,251.17) but remains below the levels of the Solomon Islands (662,398,757.33) and Eritrea (666,346,158.50). The growth in external obligations coincides with a modest expansion of public finances, yet the debt‑to‑GDP ratio remains a concern for fiscal sustainability. Future movements will hinge on the government’s ability to attract concessional financing and to implement structural reforms that boost export earnings, which could moderate the upward pressure on the debt profile.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $680.1M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $654.2M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $628.2M | - | - |
| 2025 | $628.2M | +$58.7M | #114 |
| 2024 | $569.5M | −$22.7M | #7 |
| 2023 | $592.2M | −$7.0M | #8 |
| 2022 | $599.2M | +$89.2M | #8 |
| 2021 | $510.0M | +$29.1M | #8 |
| 2020 | $480.9M | +$20.7M | #9 |
| 2019 | $460.2M | −$45.2M | #9 |
| 2018 | $505.4M | −$15.6M | #9 |
| 2017 | $521.1M | −$15.0M | #9 |
| 2016 | $536.1M | +$40.0M | #9 |
| 2015 | $496.0M | +$14.1M | #10 |
| 2014 | $481.9M | −$7.0M | #9 |
| 2013 | $488.9M | +$184.2M | #11 |
| 2012 | $304.8M | +$24.3M | #9 |
| 2011 | $280.4M | +$9.1M | #7 |
Analysis
Dominica's external debt was $628.2M in 2025, a rise of +$58.7M from 2024. Based on trends, estimated $628.2M by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominica's external debt was $628.2M in 2025. Ranked 114th globally. This represents a 10.3% increase from the previous year.
Dominica's external debt peaked at $628.2M in 2025.
The lowest external debt in Dominica was $14.4M in 1981.
Dominica ranks 114th globally in external debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominica's external debt is projected to reach $628.2M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Dominica's external debt was approximately 628.21 million ($628.2M) in 2025.
The external debt of Dominica in 2025 was $628.2M. This ranks 114th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominica_external-debt,
title = {Dominica External Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominica/external-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}