Kosovo Short-term Debt
Short-term debt as % of total external debt DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS
Kosovo's short-term debt was 36.67% in 2025, ranked 6th globally. This represents a 3.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Kosovo's short-term debt stood at 36.67% in 2025, a rise of +1.10% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 36.67% by 2025. Kosovo ranked 6th globally.
Kosovo’s short‑term debt as a share of gross external debt stood at 36.67 in 2025, ranking sixth worldwide according to the World Bank, and represents a substantial rise from the zero‑debt level recorded in 1970. The indicator peaked at 47.58 in 2009, shortly after the country’s declaration of independence, before falling to a trough of 0.00 in 2006 during the final years of United Nations administration. Over the 56‑year coverage period, Kosovo’s short‑term debt trajectory has mirrored that of other emerging economies with similar rankings, such as Jordan’s 37.50 and Thailand’s 36.36 in the same year. The sustained increase since the mid‑2000s reflects expanding fiscal needs and greater access to international capital markets, yet the gap between the current level and the 2009 peak suggests some capacity for debt‑service management. Continued consolidation of public finances and diversification of revenue sources will be crucial to temper future short‑term borrowing pressures.
Data & projection
| Year | Short-term Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 38.71% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 37.69% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 36.67% | - | - |
| 2025 | 36.67% | +1.10% | #6 |
| 2024 | 35.58% | +1.32% | #111 |
| 2023 | 34.26% | +0.09% | #112 |
| 2022 | 34.17% | +1.20% | #117 |
| 2021 | 32.98% | +1.83% | #117 |
| 2020 | 31.14% | −3.41% | #113 |
| 2019 | 34.55% | +0.16% | #114 |
| 2018 | 34.39% | +1.01% | #113 |
| 2017 | 33.38% | +4.16% | #113 |
| 2016 | 29.22% | −0.44% | #113 |
| 2015 | 29.66% | −0.86% | #108 |
| 2014 | 30.52% | +0.12% | #106 |
| 2013 | 30.40% | −2.29% | #107 |
| 2012 | 32.68% | −3.38% | #111 |
| 2011 | 36.06% | −5.12% | #112 |
Analysis
Kosovo's short-term debt was 36.67% in 2025, a rise of +1.10% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 36.67% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kosovo's short-term debt was 36.67% in 2025. Ranked 6th globally. This represents a 3.1% increase from the previous year.
Kosovo's short-term debt peaked at 47.58% in 2009.
The lowest short-term debt in Kosovo was 0.00% in 1970.
Kosovo ranks 6th globally in short-term debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kosovo's short-term debt is projected to reach 36.67% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The short-term debt of Kosovo in 2025 was 36.67%. This ranks 6th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kosovo_short-term-debt,
title = {Kosovo Short-term Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kosovo/short-term-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}