Paraguay Short-term Debt
Short-term debt as % of total external debt DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS
Paraguay's short-term debt was 12.07% in 2025, ranked 49th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Paraguay's short-term debt stood at 12.07% in 2025, a rise of +0.19% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 12.07% by 2025. Paraguay ranked 49th globally.
Paraguay's short-term debt has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 56 years, with the country experiencing a notable peak in 2003 when the debt reached 49.27. Notably, this peak was achieved while Paraguay's closest peer, Albania, held a significantly lower short-term debt ratio of 12.27 in 2025. Conversely, Paraguay's short-term debt has also hit an all-time trough of 0.00 in 1971, a feat shared with its earliest data point. In contrast, its latest short-term debt ratio of 12.07 in 2025 places it at the 49th position globally. While Paraguay's short-term debt has increased since its trough in 1971, it remains lower than that of several of its peers, including Afghanistan at 12.16 in 2025. The trajectory of Paraguay's short-term debt is likely to be influenced by future economic policy decisions, particularly those related to fiscal discipline and external borrowing. A significant shift in Paraguay's economic trajectory could alter its short-term debt trajectory, potentially leading to a decline in this ratio.
Data & projection
| Year | Short-term Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 13.62% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 12.84% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 12.07% | - | - |
| 2025 | 12.07% | +0.19% | #49 |
| 2024 | 11.88% | +1.49% | #73 |
| 2023 | 10.39% | +1.21% | #63 |
| 2022 | 9.18% | +0.91% | #55 |
| 2021 | 8.26% | −0.82% | #57 |
| 2020 | 9.08% | −3.61% | #63 |
| 2019 | 12.69% | −0.63% | #75 |
| 2018 | 13.32% | +1.79% | #78 |
| 2017 | 11.53% | +1.15% | #69 |
| 2016 | 10.38% | −0.44% | #62 |
| 2015 | 10.82% | +0.68% | #63 |
| 2014 | 10.14% | +0.52% | #56 |
| 2013 | 9.62% | −0.03% | #57 |
| 2012 | 9.65% | +1.91% | #58 |
| 2011 | 7.74% | +1.38% | #53 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. 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
Paraguay's short-term debt was 12.07% in 2025. Ranked 49th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year.
Paraguay's short-term debt peaked at 49.27% in 2003.
The lowest short-term debt in Paraguay was 0.00% in 1970.
Paraguay ranks 49th globally in short-term debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Paraguay's short-term debt is projected to reach 12.07% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The short-term debt of Paraguay in 2025 was 12.07%. This ranks 49th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_paraguay_short-term-debt,
title = {Paraguay Short-term Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/short-term-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}