Liberia Debt Service
Total debt service as % of exports DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS
Liberia's debt service was 8.94% in 2025, ranked 69th globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1979–2025.
Overview
Liberia's debt service stood at 8.94% in 2025, a decline of +0.21% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.94% by 2025. Liberia ranked 69th globally.
Liberia’s debt‑service burden has fallen dramatically from its all‑time peak of 119.68 percent of export earnings in 2008 to a trough of 0.41 percent in 2006, before rising again to 8.94 percent in 2025, placing the country 69th globally. The 2025 figure, while far lower than the 2008 crisis level, remains above the 2006 low point and exceeds the 2025 debt‑service ratios of peer states such as Mauritania (8.83) and Burundi (8.80). Over the 31‑year coverage period, the indicator shows a long‑term downward trajectory after the post‑conflict surge, reflecting improvements in fiscal consolidation and external financing conditions. However, the current level still signals a sizable share of resources devoted to debt repayment, which could constrain public investment if external shocks or fiscal deficits widen. Continued debt‑management reforms and sustained growth in export earnings will be crucial to keep the debt‑service ratio on a declining path.
Data & projection
| Year | Debt Service | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 9.40% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 9.17% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.94% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.94% | −0.21% | #69 |
| 2024 | 9.15% | −0.50% | #32 |
| 2023 | 9.64% | +2.88% | #36 |
| 2022 | 6.77% | +1.10% | #26 |
| 2021 | 5.67% | −4.31% | #21 |
| 2020 | 9.97% | +3.45% | #35 |
| 2019 | 6.53% | +2.16% | #27 |
| 2018 | 4.36% | +0.66% | #19 |
| 2017 | 3.70% | +0.66% | #17 |
| 2016 | 3.04% | −5.68% | #13 |
| 2015 | 8.72% | +6.32% | #50 |
| 2014 | 2.40% | +1.48% | #13 |
| 2013 | 0.92% | −0.28% | #7 |
| 2012 | 1.20% | +0.45% | #8 |
| 2011 | 0.75% | −0.96% | #4 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Liberia matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw debt service improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Liberia's debt service was 8.94% in 2025. Ranked 69th globally. This represents a 2.3% decrease from the previous year.
Liberia's debt service peaked at 119.68% in 2008.
The lowest debt service in Liberia was 0.41% in 2006.
Liberia ranks 69th globally in debt service as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Liberia's debt service is projected to reach 8.94% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The debt service of Liberia in 2025 was 8.94%. This ranks 69th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_liberia_debt-service,
title = {Liberia Debt Service},
url = {https://historysaid.com/liberia/debt-service/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}