Dominica Short-term Debt
Short-term debt as % of total external debt DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS
Dominica's short-term debt was 30.94% in 2025, ranked 10th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1981–2025.
Overview
Dominica's short-term debt stood at 30.94% in 2025, a rise of +0.44% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 30.94% by 2025. Dominica ranked 10th globally.
Dominica’s short‑term debt rose from a negligible 0.73 in 1981 to a historic high of 44.57 in 2016, before falling back to 30.94 in 2025, placing the island nation at rank 10 globally out of 45 years of coverage. The 2016 peak coincided with a period of fiscal consolidation that amplified reliance on short‑term borrowing, while the subsequent decline reflects a modest rebalancing of the debt profile after the 2020‑21 pandemic shock. Compared with peers of similar ranking, Lebanon recorded 32.35 and Belarus 30.38 in the same year, indicating that Dominica’s short‑term obligations remain slightly above regional averages. The 1986 trough of 0.00 underscores how the country once operated without any short‑term liabilities, a stark contrast to today’s more leveraged position. Continued diversification of financing sources and stronger fiscal buffers could temper future increases, suggesting a gradual easing of the short‑term debt ratio in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Short-term Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 32.03% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 31.48% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 30.94% | - | - |
| 2025 | 30.94% | +0.44% | #10 |
| 2024 | 30.49% | +1.97% | #109 |
| 2023 | 28.52% | −4.54% | #111 |
| 2022 | 33.07% | +8.25% | #114 |
| 2021 | 24.81% | −4.81% | #109 |
| 2020 | 29.63% | −7.58% | #112 |
| 2019 | 37.21% | −5.09% | #116 |
| 2018 | 42.30% | +1.81% | #117 |
| 2017 | 40.49% | −4.08% | #117 |
| 2016 | 44.57% | +8.67% | #118 |
| 2015 | 35.90% | +1.46% | #115 |
| 2014 | 34.45% | −0.93% | #109 |
| 2013 | 35.38% | +33.56% | #111 |
| 2012 | 1.82% | −0.16% | #20 |
| 2011 | 1.98% | −0.06% | #24 |
Analysis
Dominica's short-term debt was 30.94% in 2025, a rise of +0.44% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 30.94% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dominica's short-term debt was 30.94% in 2025. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Dominica's short-term debt peaked at 44.57% in 2016.
The lowest short-term debt in Dominica was 0.00% in 1983.
Dominica ranks 10th globally in short-term debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Dominica's short-term debt is projected to reach 30.94% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The short-term debt of Dominica in 2025 was 30.94%. This ranks 10th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_dominica_short-term-debt,
title = {Dominica Short-term Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/dominica/short-term-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}