Guinea-Bissau Short-term Debt
Short-term debt as % of total external debt DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS
Guinea-Bissau's short-term debt was -1.35% in 2025, ranked 119th globally. This represents a 2,459.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Guinea-Bissau's short-term debt stood at -1.35% in 2025, a decline of +1.40% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1.35% by 2025. Guinea-Bissau ranked 119th globally.
Guinea‑Bissau’s short‑term debt position has swung dramatically over the 56‑year series, moving from a zero balance in 1970 to an all‑time peak of 19.60 in 1984 before collapsing to a negative 1.35 in 2025, the lowest figure among 119 economies tracked by the World Bank. The 2025 trough, recorded as –1.35, places the country ahead of peers such as Togo (‑0.91) and Guatemala (‑1.68) in terms of net short‑term borrowing, reflecting a rare surplus of liquid resources or a sharp reduction in obligations. The 1980s surge coincided with a period of heightened external borrowing and fiscal deficits, while the recent negative balance suggests either improved fiscal discipline, debt restructuring, or a contraction in short‑term financing needs. If macro‑economic reforms sustain current fiscal prudence and external financing conditions remain favorable, the negative short‑term debt could persist, further strengthening Guinea‑Bissau’s liquidity buffer.
Data & projection
| Year | Short-term Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -3.09% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -2.22% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -1.35% | - | - |
| 2025 | -1.35% | −1.40% | #119 |
| 2024 | 0.06% | −0.05% | #6 |
| 2023 | 0.11% | −0.00% | #7 |
| 2022 | 0.11% | −3.08% | #5 |
| 2021 | 3.19% | +0.32% | #21 |
| 2020 | 2.87% | −0.57% | #23 |
| 2019 | 3.44% | +1.72% | #29 |
| 2018 | 1.72% | +1.05% | #15 |
| 2017 | 0.67% | −2.72% | #12 |
| 2016 | 3.39% | −3.65% | #30 |
| 2015 | 7.03% | +1.94% | #49 |
| 2014 | 5.10% | −1.30% | #34 |
| 2013 | 6.40% | −1.17% | #42 |
| 2012 | 7.57% | −0.08% | #49 |
| 2011 | 7.65% | −0.90% | #51 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw short-term debt improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea-Bissau's short-term debt was -1.35% in 2025. Ranked 119th globally. This represents a 2,459.8% decrease from the previous year.
Guinea-Bissau's short-term debt peaked at 19.60% in 1984.
The lowest short-term debt in Guinea-Bissau was -1.35% in 2025.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 119th globally in short-term debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guinea-Bissau's short-term debt is projected to reach -1.35% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The short-term debt of Guinea-Bissau in 2025 was -1.35%. This ranks 119th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea-bissau_short-term-debt,
title = {Guinea-Bissau Short-term Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea-bissau/short-term-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}