Equatorial Guinea Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Equatorial Guinea's government debt to gdp was 36.60% in 2025, ranked 136th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Equatorial Guinea's government debt to gdp stood at 36.60% in 2025, a rise of +0.17% from 2024. The IMF projects 36.60% by 2025. Equatorial Guinea ranked 136th globally.
Equatorial Guinea’s government debt-to‑GDP ratio has fallen dramatically from a post‑oil‑boom peak of 260.67 % in 1982 to a historic low of 0.49 % in 2008, before climbing modestly to 36.60 % in 2025, placing the country 136th globally. The long‑term decline reflects a combination of low external borrowing and fiscal consolidation after the early‑2000s debt surge, while the recent rise corresponds with renewed infrastructure spending financed by modest external loans. Over the 46‑year series, the ratio remains well below the levels recorded by peer economies such as Nigeria (36.38 % in 2025) and Switzerland (36.88 % in 2025), suggesting that Equatorial Guinea’s debt burden is comparable to both a resource‑rich African neighbor and a high‑income European state. The upward movement since 2008 indicates a gradual re‑accumulation of debt, but the ratio remains far from the 1982 apex; continued prudent borrowing and diversification of revenue streams could keep the trajectory moderate, limiting any return to historically high debt levels.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 46.30% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 44.96% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 42.88% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 40.45% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 38.10% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 36.60% | - | - |
| 2025 | 36.60% | +0.17% | #136 |
| 2024 | 36.44% | −2.65% | #45 |
| 2023 | 39.09% | +9.33% | #49 |
| 2022 | 29.76% | −12.53% | #29 |
| 2021 | 42.29% | −7.09% | #52 |
| 2020 | 49.39% | +6.20% | #76 |
| 2019 | 43.19% | +2.62% | #79 |
| 2018 | 40.57% | +4.33% | #70 |
| 2017 | 36.24% | −4.90% | #50 |
| 2016 | 41.14% | +9.48% | #77 |
| 2015 | 31.66% | +19.10% | #53 |
| 2014 | 12.56% | +6.29% | #17 |
| 2013 | 6.27% | −0.83% | #10 |
| 2012 | 7.10% | −0.07% | #11 |
| 2011 | 7.17% | −0.72% | #9 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Equatorial Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Equatorial Guinea's government debt to gdp was 36.60% in 2025. Ranked 136th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Equatorial Guinea's government debt to gdp peaked at 260.67% in 1982.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Equatorial Guinea was 0.49% in 2008.
Equatorial Guinea ranks 136th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Equatorial Guinea's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 36.60% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Equatorial Guinea in 2025 was 36.60%. This ranks 136th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_equatorial-guinea_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Equatorial Guinea Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/equatorial-guinea/government-debt-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}