Fiji External Debt to GNI
External debt stocks as % of GNI DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS
Fiji's external debt to gni was 76.55% in 2025, ranked 16th globally. This represents a 7.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Fiji's external debt to gni stood at 76.55% in 2025, a rise of +5.16pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 76.55% by 2025. Fiji ranked 16th globally.
Fiji’s external debt to gross national income has risen sharply over the 56‑year series, moving from a modest 5.54% in 1970 to an all‑time high of 76.55% in 2025, placing the nation 16th in the world ranking. The steep climb reflects successive fiscal deficits, infrastructure financing and vulnerability to climate‑related shocks that have driven borrowing costs upward. By contrast, regional peers such as Tunisia record a slightly lower ratio of 75.71% and Djibouti a higher 79.46%, underscoring that Fiji now sits among the most indebted economies in the Pacific and comparable to several developing nations outside the region. The rapid escalation suggests limited fiscal space for new external borrowing without raising debt sustainability concerns. Continued exposure to natural disasters and a reliance on external financing could keep the ratio elevated, while successful debt‑restructuring or stronger export growth would be required to reverse the upward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt to GNI | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 86.11% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 81.33% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 76.55% | - | - |
| 2025 | 76.55% | +5.16pp | #16 |
| 2024 | 71.39% | +6.14pp | #89 |
| 2023 | 65.25% | +1.74pp | #85 |
| 2022 | 63.51% | +1.90pp | #84 |
| 2021 | 61.61% | +12.29pp | #77 |
| 2020 | 49.32% | +12.64pp | #51 |
| 2019 | 36.68% | +5.49pp | #46 |
| 2018 | 31.19% | −2.54pp | #37 |
| 2017 | 33.72% | +3.64pp | #41 |
| 2016 | 30.08% | −3.86pp | #37 |
| 2015 | 33.93% | +2.99pp | #51 |
| 2014 | 30.95% | −1.36pp | #49 |
| 2013 | 32.31% | −1.25pp | #56 |
| 2012 | 33.56% | +2.57pp | #62 |
| 2011 | 30.99% | −5.41pp | #62 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Fiji matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw external debt to gni improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Fiji's external debt to gni was 76.55% in 2025. Ranked 16th globally. This represents a 7.2% increase from the previous year.
Fiji's external debt to gni peaked at 76.55% in 2025.
The lowest external debt to gni in Fiji was 5.54% in 1970.
Fiji ranks 16th globally in external debt to gni as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Fiji's external debt to gni is projected to reach 76.55% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The external debt to gni of Fiji in 2025 was 76.55%. This ranks 16th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_fiji_external-debt-to-gni,
title = {Fiji External Debt to GNI},
url = {https://historysaid.com/fiji/external-debt-to-gni/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}