Myanmar Short-term Debt
Short-term debt as % of total external debt DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS
Myanmar's short-term debt was 0.47% in 2025, ranked 104th globally. This represents a 18.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Myanmar's short-term debt stood at 0.47% in 2025, a decline of +0.11% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.47% by 2025. Myanmar ranked 104th globally.
Myanmar’s short‑term debt ratio has risen sharply from a zero‑percent baseline in the 1970s to a modest 0.47 percent of GDP in 2025, placing the country 104th worldwide. The indicator’s all‑time peak of 11.81 percent occurred in 2008, reflecting a period of heightened borrowing that was subsequently reversed, with the trough returning to 0.00 percent in 1975. Over the 56‑year coverage span, Myanmar’s recent level is closely aligned with Niger’s 0.48 percent and higher than Lesotho’s 0.34 percent, suggesting a comparable short‑term financing stance among low‑income economies. The post‑2008 decline indicates a sustained effort to reduce reliance on short‑term external obligations, yet the modest upward movement from the early 2000s signals lingering vulnerability to liquidity shocks. Continued fiscal consolidation and improved access to longer‑term financing could further dampen the short‑term debt ratio, steering Myanmar toward a more stable debt profile.
Data & projection
| Year | Short-term Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.52% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.49% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.47% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.47% | −0.11% | #104 |
| 2024 | 0.57% | +0.21% | #11 |
| 2023 | 0.37% | +0.11% | #11 |
| 2022 | 0.25% | +0.02% | #8 |
| 2021 | 0.23% | −0.28% | #10 |
| 2020 | 0.51% | −0.08% | #9 |
| 2019 | 0.59% | −0.39% | #9 |
| 2018 | 0.98% | +0.08% | #11 |
| 2017 | 0.90% | −0.00% | #14 |
| 2016 | 0.90% | −0.07% | #10 |
| 2015 | 0.97% | +0.08% | #15 |
| 2014 | 0.89% | +0.57% | #12 |
| 2013 | 0.32% | −8.61% | #9 |
| 2012 | 8.93% | −2.37% | #57 |
| 2011 | 11.30% | −0.50% | #64 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw short-term debt improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Myanmar's short-term debt was 0.47% in 2025. Ranked 104th globally. This represents a 18.7% decrease from the previous year.
Myanmar's short-term debt peaked at 11.81% in 2008.
The lowest short-term debt in Myanmar was 0.00% in 1970.
Myanmar ranks 104th globally in short-term debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Myanmar's short-term debt is projected to reach 0.47% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The short-term debt of Myanmar in 2025 was 0.47%. This ranks 104th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_myanmar_short-term-debt,
title = {Myanmar Short-term Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/short-term-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}