Fiji External Debt
Total external debt stocks DT.DOD.DECT.CD
Fiji's external debt was $4.3B in 2025, ranked 86th globally. This represents a 11.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Fiji's external debt stood at $4.3B in 2025, a rise of +$428.9M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $4.3B by 2025. Fiji ranked 86th globally.
Fiji’s external debt has risen dramatically over the 56‑year series, expanding from a modest 11,665,440.00 in 1970 to an all‑time peak of 4,297,846,568.76 in 2025, placing the nation 86th in the world ranking. This more than 360‑fold increase reflects successive borrowing cycles that have accelerated since the early 2000s, a period when many Pacific economies intensified infrastructure financing and climate‑resilience projects. Compared with peers of similar rank, Fiji’s debt level is slightly lower than Togo’s 4,429,556,833.47 and higher than Suriname’s 4,258,686,264.18, underscoring a regional convergence in external financing needs. The steep upward trajectory suggests that future debt dynamics will hinge on the balance between growth‑stimulating investments and the capacity to service obligations, while shifts in global interest rates or a surge in export earnings could alter the current path.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $5.2B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $4.7B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $4.3B | - | - |
| 2025 | $4.3B | +$428.9M | #86 |
| 2024 | $3.9B | +$521.2M | #33 |
| 2023 | $3.3B | +$359.6M | #29 |
| 2022 | $3.0B | +$490.0M | #26 |
| 2021 | $2.5B | +$450.7M | #24 |
| 2020 | $2.0B | +$215.6M | #23 |
| 2019 | $1.8B | +$203.3M | #23 |
| 2018 | $1.6B | −$34.2M | #22 |
| 2017 | $1.7B | +$261.6M | #24 |
| 2016 | $1.4B | −$91.4M | #23 |
| 2015 | $1.5B | +$59.1M | #24 |
| 2014 | $1.4B | +$106.3M | #25 |
| 2013 | $1.3B | +$43.5M | #24 |
| 2012 | $1.3B | +$148.4M | #25 |
| 2011 | $1.1B | +$27.8M | #26 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Fiji's external debt was $4.3B in 2025. Ranked 86th globally. This represents a 11.1% increase from the previous year.
Fiji's external debt peaked at $4.3B in 2025.
The lowest external debt in Fiji was $11.7M in 1970.
Fiji ranks 86th globally in external debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Fiji's external debt is projected to reach $4.3B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Fiji's external debt was approximately 4.3 billion ($4.3B) in 2025.
The external debt of Fiji in 2025 was $4.3B. This ranks 86th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_fiji_external-debt,
title = {Fiji External Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/fiji/external-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}