Haiti Short-term Debt
Short-term debt as % of total external debt DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS
Haiti's short-term debt was 13.99% in 2025, ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 2.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Haiti's short-term debt stood at 13.99% in 2025, a rise of +0.31% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 13.99% by 2025. Haiti ranked 42nd globally.
Haiti’s short‑term external debt rose from a zero base in 1970 to a modest but persistent burden, reaching an all‑time peak of 14.46 % of gross external debt in 1993 before falling back to 0.00 % in the 1976 trough. By 2025 the ratio stood at 13.99 %, placing Haiti 42nd in global rankings and closely matching peers such as Honduras (14.12 %) and Kazakhstan (14.04 %). The 56‑year coverage shows that short‑term borrowing has become a regular feature of Haiti’s financing mix, with the post‑1993 period marked by relatively stable, albeit high, levels rather than the volatility of earlier decades. The persistence of a near‑peak figure suggests limited progress in extending debt maturities or improving fiscal buffers. Continued fiscal consolidation, stronger export earnings, or access to longer‑term financing could shift the trajectory downward, while external shocks or fiscal deficits may keep the ratio near its current high plateau.
Data & projection
| Year | Short-term Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 15.06% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 14.52% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 13.99% | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.99% | +0.31% | #42 |
| 2024 | 13.68% | +1.28% | #81 |
| 2023 | 12.40% | −0.26% | #75 |
| 2022 | 12.66% | +0.62% | #78 |
| 2021 | 12.04% | +0.84% | #76 |
| 2020 | 11.20% | +0.50% | #70 |
| 2019 | 10.70% | +0.90% | #66 |
| 2018 | 9.80% | +4.27% | #59 |
| 2017 | 5.53% | −0.52% | #46 |
| 2016 | 6.04% | −0.78% | #49 |
| 2015 | 6.82% | −0.24% | #48 |
| 2014 | 7.06% | −0.34% | #44 |
| 2013 | 7.40% | −1.06% | #48 |
| 2012 | 8.46% | −0.73% | #54 |
| 2011 | 9.19% | +0.95% | #57 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Haiti matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw short-term debt improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Haiti's short-term debt was 13.99% in 2025. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 2.3% increase from the previous year.
Haiti's short-term debt peaked at 14.46% in 1993.
The lowest short-term debt in Haiti was 0.00% in 1970.
Haiti ranks 42nd globally in short-term debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Haiti's short-term debt is projected to reach 13.99% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The short-term debt of Haiti in 2025 was 13.99%. This ranks 42nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_haiti_short-term-debt,
title = {Haiti Short-term Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/haiti/short-term-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}