Dominica Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Dominica's government debt to gdp was 95.68% in 2025, ranked 21st globally. This represents a 4.2% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Dominica's government debt to gdp stood at 95.68% in 2025, a decline of +4.20% from 2024. The IMF projects 95.68% by 2025. Dominica ranked 21st globally.
Dominica’s government debt-to‑GDP ratio has risen markedly since the early 1990s, climbing from 54.10 in 1990 to an all‑time peak of 112.46 in 2020, a level that reflected the fiscal pressures of the COVID‑19 pandemic and the aftermath of successive natural disasters. After the 1997 trough of 47.74, the ratio followed a generally upward trajectory, reaching 95.67 in 2025, which places the country 21st globally and just above peers such as St. Vincent and the Grenadines (93.99) and Bolivia (93.71). The 36‑year series shows that debt accumulation accelerated in the 2010s, driven by increased public spending on infrastructure and social protection, while the post‑2020 decline from the peak suggests modest consolidation. Continued resilience will depend on fiscal reforms, external financing conditions, and the ability to mitigate climate‑related shocks, which could either temper or reverse the current downward momentum.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 80.70% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 83.89% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 86.71% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 89.46% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 92.47% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 95.68% | - | - |
| 2025 | 95.68% | −4.20% | #21 |
| 2024 | 99.88% | +0.05% | #167 |
| 2023 | 99.83% | −4.48% | #165 |
| 2022 | 104.31% | −4.20% | #169 |
| 2021 | 108.50% | −3.96% | #168 |
| 2020 | 112.46% | +14.78% | #166 |
| 2019 | 97.68% | +12.05% | #172 |
| 2018 | 85.63% | +1.62% | #164 |
| 2017 | 84.01% | +7.47% | #160 |
| 2016 | 76.54% | +7.66% | #151 |
| 2015 | 68.87% | −3.25% | #145 |
| 2014 | 72.13% | −1.80% | #155 |
| 2013 | 73.93% | +0.82% | #157 |
| 2012 | 73.11% | +3.43% | #160 |
| 2011 | 69.68% | +2.85% | #159 |
Analysis
Dominica's government debt to gdp was 95.68% in 2025, a decline of −4.20% from 2024. IMF projects 95.68% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominica's government debt to gdp was 95.68% in 2025. Ranked 21st globally. This represents a 4.2% decrease from the previous year.
Dominica's government debt to gdp peaked at 112.46% in 2020.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Dominica was 47.75% in 1997.
Dominica ranks 21st globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Dominica's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 95.68% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Dominica in 2025 was 95.68%. This ranks 21st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominica_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Dominica Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominica/government-debt-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}