Nicaragua Short-term Debt
Short-term debt as % of total external debt DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS
Nicaragua's short-term debt was 8.08% in 2025, ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 7.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Nicaragua's short-term debt stood at 8.08% in 2025, a decline of +0.61% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.08% by 2025. Nicaragua ranked 62nd globally.
Nicaragua’s short‑term debt ratio, measured as the share of external short‑term debt to GDP, has fallen sharply from a high of 32.80 % in 1978 to a record low of 6.70 % in 2023, before a modest rise to 8.08 % in 2025, placing the country 62nd globally. The decline over the 56‑year series reflects a sustained effort to reduce reliance on rollover financing, particularly after the debt crises of the 1980s that pushed the ratio above 30 %. The recent uptick to 8.08 % remains below the levels recorded by peers such as the Dominican Republic (8.69 %) and the Republic of Congo (8.03 %). While the current trajectory suggests a gradual re‑accumulation of short‑term obligations, continued fiscal consolidation and diversification of financing sources could keep the ratio on a downward path, limiting exposure to external liquidity shocks.
Data & projection
| Year | Short-term Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 8.43% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 8.25% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.08% | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.08% | −0.61% | #62 |
| 2024 | 8.69% | +1.99% | #56 |
| 2023 | 6.70% | −0.85% | #49 |
| 2022 | 7.56% | +0.27% | #51 |
| 2021 | 7.28% | −0.24% | #49 |
| 2020 | 7.53% | −1.28% | #54 |
| 2019 | 8.81% | −1.76% | #58 |
| 2018 | 10.57% | −0.77% | #66 |
| 2017 | 11.34% | −0.28% | #68 |
| 2016 | 11.61% | +0.49% | #71 |
| 2015 | 11.12% | −2.67% | #65 |
| 2014 | 13.79% | −2.79% | #75 |
| 2013 | 16.58% | −2.04% | #80 |
| 2012 | 18.62% | +0.32% | #87 |
| 2011 | 18.31% | −1.67% | #90 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nicaragua matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Nicaragua's short-term debt was 8.08% in 2025. Ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 7.1% decrease from the previous year.
Nicaragua's short-term debt peaked at 32.80% in 1978.
The lowest short-term debt in Nicaragua was 6.70% in 2023.
Nicaragua ranks 62nd globally in short-term debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nicaragua's short-term debt is projected to reach 8.08% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The short-term debt of Nicaragua in 2025 was 8.08%. This ranks 62nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_short-term-debt,
title = {Nicaragua Short-term Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/short-term-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}