Ecuador External Debt
Total external debt stocks DT.DOD.DECT.CD
Ecuador's external debt was $62.9B in 2025, ranked 25th globally. This represents a 4.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Ecuador's external debt stood at $62.9B in 2025, a rise of +$2.5B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $62.9B by 2025. Ecuador ranked 25th globally.
Ecuador’s external debt has risen dramatically over the 56‑year span from a modest 402,122,588.10 in 1970 to an all‑time peak of 62,886,860,164.06 in 2025, placing the country 25th globally. The acceleration accelerated after the early 2000s, reflecting a combination of fiscal deficits, infrastructure borrowing and the need to service short‑term obligations during periods of volatile commodity prices. By 2025 the debt stock exceeds that of peers such as Sri Lanka (58,853,903,449.25) and Lebanon (66,243,520,906.42), underscoring a comparable exposure to external financing pressures in emerging markets. The steep upward trajectory contrasts sharply with the 1970 trough, highlighting a structural shift toward greater reliance on foreign capital. Continued debt accumulation will hinge on Ecuador’s ability to diversify exports, improve fiscal discipline and secure favorable terms on new borrowing; absent such adjustments, the upward trend is likely to persist.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $65.2B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $64.0B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $62.9B | - | - |
| 2025 | $62.9B | +$2.5B | #25 |
| 2024 | $60.4B | −$1.3B | #94 |
| 2023 | $61.7B | +$975.1M | #96 |
| 2022 | $60.7B | +$2.6B | #97 |
| 2021 | $58.1B | +$1.7B | #95 |
| 2020 | $56.4B | +$4.5B | #95 |
| 2019 | $51.9B | +$6.9B | #95 |
| 2018 | $45.0B | +$3.8B | #95 |
| 2017 | $41.2B | +$5.8B | #95 |
| 2016 | $35.4B | +$7.0B | #93 |
| 2015 | $28.4B | +$3.4B | #91 |
| 2014 | $25.0B | +$5.9B | #87 |
| 2013 | $19.1B | +$2.8B | #83 |
| 2012 | $16.3B | +$80.2M | #84 |
| 2011 | $16.2B | +$791.3M | #84 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ecuador matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw external debt improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ecuador's external debt was $62.9B in 2025. Ranked 25th globally. This represents a 4.2% increase from the previous year.
Ecuador's external debt peaked at $62.9B in 2025.
The lowest external debt in Ecuador was $402.1M in 1970.
Ecuador ranks 25th globally in external debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ecuador's external debt is projected to reach $62.9B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Ecuador's external debt was approximately 62.89 billion ($62.9B) in 2025.
The external debt of Ecuador in 2025 was $62.9B. This ranks 25th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ecuador_external-debt,
title = {Ecuador External Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ecuador/external-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}