Mozambique Short-term Debt
Short-term debt as % of total external debt DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS
Mozambique's short-term debt was 0.90% in 2025, ranked 100th globally. This represents a 48.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1984–2025.
Overview
Mozambique's short-term debt stood at 0.90% in 2025, a decline of +0.83% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.90% by 2025. Mozambique ranked 100th globally.
Mozambique’s short‑term debt ratio fell dramatically from a high of 13.10 in 2004 to a historic low of 0.90 in 2025, placing the country at rank 100 globally for the latest year. Over the 42‑year coverage period, the indicator moved from 6.35 in 1984 to the current trough, reflecting a sustained reduction in near‑term borrowing amid tighter fiscal discipline and improved external financing conditions. The decline is comparable to the experience of Chad, whose ratio of 0.95 situates it near Mozambique in the 2025 ranking, while both Belize (0.91) and the Maldives (0.56) illustrate the range of low‑debt profiles among similarly ranked economies. The sharp contraction since the early 2000s suggests that Mozambique has successfully curtailed short‑term obligations, but any resurgence in commodity price volatility or external shock could reverse the trend, making future debt management policies pivotal for maintaining the downward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Short-term Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -0.39% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.26% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.90% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.90% | −0.83% | #100 |
| 2024 | 1.74% | −0.35% | #21 |
| 2023 | 2.09% | −0.26% | #24 |
| 2022 | 2.35% | −1.65% | #19 |
| 2021 | 4.00% | −0.01% | #27 |
| 2020 | 4.01% | +0.16% | #32 |
| 2019 | 3.84% | +0.43% | #32 |
| 2018 | 3.41% | +0.23% | #29 |
| 2017 | 3.18% | +1.16% | #26 |
| 2016 | 2.02% | −0.61% | #14 |
| 2015 | 2.62% | +1.01% | #21 |
| 2014 | 1.61% | −0.98% | #17 |
| 2013 | 2.59% | +0.69% | #22 |
| 2012 | 1.90% | −0.35% | #22 |
| 2011 | 2.25% | −3.18% | #28 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mozambique matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw short-term debt improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mozambique's short-term debt was 0.90% in 2025. Ranked 100th globally. This represents a 48.0% decrease from the previous year.
Mozambique's short-term debt peaked at 13.10% in 2004.
The lowest short-term debt in Mozambique was 0.90% in 2025.
Mozambique ranks 100th globally in short-term debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mozambique's short-term debt is projected to reach 0.90% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The short-term debt of Mozambique in 2025 was 0.90%. This ranks 100th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mozambique_short-term-debt,
title = {Mozambique Short-term Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mozambique/short-term-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}