Niger Short-term Debt
Short-term debt as % of total external debt DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS
Niger's short-term debt was 0.48% in 2025, ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 13.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Niger's short-term debt stood at 0.48% in 2025, a decline of +0.08% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.48% by 2025. Niger ranked 103rd globally.
Niger’s short‑term debt burden remains modest, standing at 0.48 percent of gross external debt in 2025, which places the country at rank 103 globally (World Bank). This figure represents a dramatic decline from the all‑time peak of 41.09 percent recorded in 1978, when a combination of external borrowing and volatile commodity prices pushed short‑term obligations to historic highs. The earliest observation in the series, 1970, shows a trough of 0.00 percent, indicating that Niger entered the modern debt era with virtually no short‑term liabilities. Over the 56‑year coverage period the country has maintained a relatively low exposure compared with peers such as Myanmar (0.47) and Mali (0.56), suggesting disciplined fiscal management and limited reliance on rollover financing. Continued improvements in fiscal consolidation, diversification of export revenues and stronger access to concessional financing could keep the short‑term debt ratio low, while any resurgence in external borrowing or external shocks would likely reverse the downward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Short-term Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.27% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.37% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.48% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.48% | −0.08% | #103 |
| 2024 | 0.56% | −0.22% | #10 |
| 2023 | 0.77% | −0.01% | #15 |
| 2022 | 0.78% | −0.06% | #11 |
| 2021 | 0.84% | −0.22% | #15 |
| 2020 | 1.06% | −1.28% | #13 |
| 2019 | 2.34% | +0.43% | #16 |
| 2018 | 1.91% | −0.22% | #17 |
| 2017 | 2.13% | +0.70% | #18 |
| 2016 | 1.43% | +0.56% | #12 |
| 2015 | 0.87% | −2.33% | #14 |
| 2014 | 3.20% | −0.29% | #22 |
| 2013 | 3.49% | −1.83% | #26 |
| 2012 | 5.32% | −1.65% | #37 |
| 2011 | 6.97% | −4.14% | #49 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Niger matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw short-term debt improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Niger's short-term debt was 0.48% in 2025. Ranked 103rd globally. This represents a 13.8% decrease from the previous year.
Niger's short-term debt peaked at 41.09% in 1978.
The lowest short-term debt in Niger was 0.00% in 1970.
Niger ranks 103rd globally in short-term debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Niger's short-term debt is projected to reach 0.48% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The short-term debt of Niger in 2025 was 0.48%. This ranks 103rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_niger_short-term-debt,
title = {Niger Short-term Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/niger/short-term-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}