Eswatini Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Overview
Eswatini's government debt to gdp stood at 42.84% in 2025, a rise of +3.63% from 2024. The IMF projects 42.84% by 2025. Eswatini ranked 117th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 41.36% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 42.42% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 42.53% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 43.47% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 43.46% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 42.84% | - | - |
| 2025 | 42.84% | +3.63% | #117 |
| 2024 | 39.21% | −0.17% | #53 |
| 2023 | 39.37% | −0.16% | #50 |
| 2022 | 39.53% | +2.05% | #54 |
| 2021 | 37.48% | −0.34% | #36 |
| 2020 | 37.83% | +7.30% | #36 |
| 2019 | 30.52% | +4.07% | #35 |
| 2018 | 26.46% | +4.76% | #32 |
| 2017 | 21.70% | +1.60% | #20 |
| 2016 | 20.10% | +4.12% | #20 |
| 2015 | 15.98% | +1.93% | #18 |
| 2014 | 14.06% | −1.10% | #20 |
| 2013 | 15.15% | +0.34% | #23 |
| 2012 | 14.81% | +0.22% | #23 |
| 2011 | 14.59% | +0.35% | #21 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eswatini matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. 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
Eswatini's government debt to gdp was 42.84% in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 9.3% increase from the previous year.
Eswatini's government debt to gdp peaked at 42.84% in 2025.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Eswatini was 10.61% in 2009.
Eswatini ranks 117th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Eswatini's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 42.84% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Eswatini in 2025 was 42.84%. This ranks 117th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_eswatini_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Eswatini Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/eswatini/government-debt-to-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}