Mozambique External Debt
Total external debt stocks DT.DOD.DECT.CD
Mozambique's external debt was $72.5B in 2025, ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1984–2025.
Overview
Mozambique's external debt stood at $72.5B in 2025, a rise of +$2.7B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $72.5B by 2025. Mozambique ranked 22nd globally.
Mozambique's external debt has experienced significant fluctuations over the 42-year period from 1984 to 2025. At the trough in 1984, Mozambique's external debt stood at $1,325,188,500.90, while its all-time peak in 2025 reached $72,479,822,072.82, ranking the country 22nd globally. In comparison, neighboring countries such as Uzbekistan ($78,359,760,817.60) and Morocco ($69,232,956,363.28) also exhibit elevated external debt levels. The country's debt has thus far been on an upward trajectory, with the latest value in 2025 mirroring the all-time peak. The external debt of Mozambique has more than 54-fold since 1984, reflecting the country's efforts to rebuild and invest in post-conflict reconstruction and development. Future debt management strategies and economic reforms will be crucial in determining the trajectory of Mozambique's external debt, and a significant reduction in debt service costs could potentially alter the current trend.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $77.0B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $74.7B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $72.5B | - | - |
| 2025 | $72.5B | +$2.7B | #22 |
| 2024 | $69.8B | +$1.8B | #97 |
| 2023 | $67.9B | +$1.6B | #98 |
| 2022 | $66.3B | +$1.9B | #99 |
| 2021 | $64.4B | +$4.1B | #97 |
| 2020 | $60.3B | +$4.8B | #97 |
| 2019 | $55.5B | +$4.7B | #97 |
| 2018 | $50.8B | +$4.1B | #97 |
| 2017 | $46.8B | +$3.4B | #96 |
| 2016 | $43.4B | +$5.0B | #97 |
| 2015 | $38.4B | +$3.9B | #95 |
| 2014 | $34.6B | +$5.6B | #92 |
| 2013 | $29.0B | +$9.2B | #91 |
| 2012 | $19.8B | +$6.3B | #87 |
| 2011 | $13.5B | +$2.2B | #80 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mozambique matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw external debt improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mozambique's external debt was $72.5B in 2025. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from the previous year.
Mozambique's external debt peaked at $72.5B in 2025.
The lowest external debt in Mozambique was $1.3B in 1984.
Mozambique ranks 22nd globally in external debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mozambique's external debt is projected to reach $72.5B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Mozambique's external debt was approximately 72.48 billion ($72.5B) in 2025.
The external debt of Mozambique in 2025 was $72.5B. This ranks 22nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mozambique_external-debt,
title = {Mozambique External Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mozambique/external-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}