Haiti External Debt to GNI
External debt stocks as % of GNI DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS
Haiti's external debt to gni was 5.24% in 2025, ranked 114th globally. This represents a 39.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Haiti's external debt to gni stood at 5.24% in 2025, a rise of +1.50pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 5.24% by 2025. Haiti ranked 114th globally.
Haiti’s external debt relative to gross national income has fallen dramatically from a high of 45.29 % in 1993 to a trough of 3.74 % in 2024, before rising modestly to 5.24 % in 2025, placing the country 114th in the world out of 190 economies. The 46‑year series shows a long‑term downward trajectory, reflecting successive debt relief initiatives and fiscal adjustments, yet the recent uptick suggests renewed borrowing as the government seeks to finance post‑earthquake reconstruction and social programmes. By comparison, Iraq’s external debt stands at 3.23 % of GNI, while Somalia’s is 8.39 %, indicating that Haiti remains closer to the lower end of the regional spectrum but still above the most indebted peers. The modest increase in 2025 may signal a shift toward higher external financing, but if fiscal consolidation and disaster‑risk mitigation continue, the debt‑to‑GNI ratio could resume its declining path in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt to GNI | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -0.13% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.55% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 5.24% | - | - |
| 2025 | 5.24% | +1.50pp | #114 |
| 2024 | 3.74% | −12.15pp | #3 |
| 2023 | 15.90% | +1.27pp | #8 |
| 2022 | 14.62% | +0.41pp | #8 |
| 2021 | 14.21% | −3.81pp | #7 |
| 2020 | 18.02% | +1.62pp | #11 |
| 2019 | 16.40% | +1.39pp | #11 |
| 2018 | 15.01% | −0.61pp | #9 |
| 2017 | 15.63% | −0.67pp | #9 |
| 2016 | 16.30% | +1.26pp | #11 |
| 2015 | 15.04% | +1.26pp | #10 |
| 2014 | 13.78% | +2.47pp | #8 |
| 2013 | 11.31% | +2.12pp | #5 |
| 2012 | 9.19% | +2.69pp | #5 |
| 2011 | 6.51% | −2.29pp | #3 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Haiti matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw external debt to gni improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Haiti's external debt to gni was 5.24% in 2025. Ranked 114th globally. This represents a 39.9% increase from the previous year.
Haiti's external debt to gni peaked at 45.29% in 1993.
The lowest external debt to gni in Haiti was 3.74% in 2024.
Haiti ranks 114th 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.
Haiti's external debt to gni is projected to reach 5.24% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The external debt to gni of Haiti in 2025 was 5.24%. This ranks 114th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_haiti_external-debt-to-gni,
title = {Haiti External Debt to GNI},
url = {https://historysaid.com/haiti/external-debt-to-gni/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}