Haiti Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Haiti's government debt to gdp was 11.81% in 2025, ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 23.8% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1997–2025.
Overview
Haiti's government debt to gdp stood at 11.81% in 2025, a decline of +3.69% from 2024. The IMF projects 11.81% by 2025. Haiti ranked 173rd globally.
Haiti’s government debt-to‑GDP ratio has fallen sharply over the past three decades, reaching a trough of 11.81 % in 2025, the lowest level recorded since the series began in 1997 when it stood at 26.23 %. The ratio peaked at 37.79 % in 2003, a period marked by political instability and natural‑disaster expenditures that strained public finances. The recent decline reflects a combination of fiscal consolidation, modest economic growth and external debt relief programmes, placing Haiti at rank 173 globally and just below Hong Kong SAR, China’s 11.66 % and marginally above Timor‑Leste’s 13.92 % for the same year. While the downward trajectory suggests improving debt sustainability, any resurgence of political unrest, severe weather events, or a slowdown in growth could reverse the progress and push the ratio upward again.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 11.44% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 10.38% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 9.51% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 9.35% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 10.01% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 11.81% | - | - |
| 2025 | 11.81% | −3.69% | #173 |
| 2024 | 15.50% | −12.96% | #12 |
| 2023 | 28.46% | −1.04% | #27 |
| 2022 | 29.51% | +0.64% | #28 |
| 2021 | 28.86% | +6.54% | #26 |
| 2020 | 22.32% | −4.21% | #16 |
| 2019 | 26.53% | +2.42% | #30 |
| 2018 | 24.11% | +1.60% | #27 |
| 2017 | 22.52% | −1.87% | #23 |
| 2016 | 24.39% | +0.50% | #30 |
| 2015 | 23.89% | +2.54% | #30 |
| 2014 | 21.35% | −3.76% | #31 |
| 2013 | 25.11% | +1.05% | #50 |
| 2012 | 24.06% | +1.76% | #46 |
| 2011 | 22.29% | −2.61% | #41 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Haiti matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Haiti's government debt to gdp was 11.81% in 2025. Ranked 173rd globally. This represents a 23.8% decrease from the previous year.
Haiti's government debt to gdp peaked at 37.79% in 2003.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Haiti was 11.81% in 2025.
Haiti ranks 173rd globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Haiti's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 11.81% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Haiti in 2025 was 11.81%. This ranks 173rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_haiti_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Haiti Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/haiti/government-debt-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}