Haiti External Debt
Total external debt stocks DT.DOD.DECT.CD
Haiti's external debt was $1.6B in 2025, ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 67.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Haiti's external debt stood at $1.6B in 2025, a rise of +$637.6M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1.6B by 2025. Haiti ranked 102nd globally.
Haiti’s external debt has risen sharply from a modest 52,164,000.00 in 1970 to a 2025 balance of 1,582,336,092.43, placing the nation 102nd globally. The debt trajectory accelerated after the early‑1970s trough of 50,037,000.00, reaching an all‑time high of 3,156,537,449.70 in 2023 before receding to the current level. Over the 56‑year coverage period, the debt stock more than tripled, reflecting persistent fiscal imbalances, recurring natural disasters, and limited access to concessional financing. Compared with peer low‑income states, Haiti’s debt sits between Somalia’s Federal Republic (1,554,615,576.79) and Gambia (1,715,593,510.75), underscoring a shared vulnerability to external shocks yet a slightly lower burden than the latter. The recent decline from the 2023 peak suggests that debt‑service reforms and increased multilateral support may temper further accumulation, but sustained fiscal consolidation will be essential to prevent a reversal of this modest improvement.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $949.8M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $1.3B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1.6B | - | - |
| 2025 | $1.6B | +$637.6M | #102 |
| 2024 | $944.7M | −$2.2B | #12 |
| 2023 | $3.2B | +$191.3M | #26 |
| 2022 | $3.0B | −$4.8M | #25 |
| 2021 | $3.0B | +$350.6M | #26 |
| 2020 | $2.6B | +$149.1M | #27 |
| 2019 | $2.5B | +$318,242 | #29 |
| 2018 | $2.5B | +$102.5M | #31 |
| 2017 | $2.4B | +$66.5M | #30 |
| 2016 | $2.3B | +$61.0M | #32 |
| 2015 | $2.2B | +$145.8M | #34 |
| 2014 | $2.1B | +$404.7M | #31 |
| 2013 | $1.7B | +$423.9M | #29 |
| 2012 | $1.3B | +$416.6M | #24 |
| 2011 | $848.9M | −$196.1M | #19 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Haiti's external debt was $1.6B in 2025. Ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 67.5% increase from the previous year.
Haiti's external debt peaked at $3.2B in 2023.
The lowest external debt in Haiti was $50.0M in 1971.
Haiti ranks 102nd globally in external debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Haiti's external debt is projected to reach $1.6B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Haiti's external debt was approximately 1.58 billion ($1.6B) in 2025.
The external debt of Haiti in 2025 was $1.6B. This ranks 102nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_haiti_external-debt,
title = {Haiti External Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/haiti/external-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}