Russian Federation Short-term Debt
Short-term debt as % of total external debt DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS
Russian Federation's short-term debt was 21.72% in 2025, ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 24.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2025.
Overview
Russian Federation's short-term debt stood at 21.72% in 2025, a rise of +4.29% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 21.72% by 2025. Russian Federation ranked 23rd globally.
The Russian Federation's short-term debt has demonstrated fluctuations over the past three decades, with a notable peak of 24.08 in 2007 and a trough of 4.74 in 1997. Following the 1997 trough, the country's short-term debt gradually increased, ultimately surpassing the pre-crisis level. As of 2025, the Russian Federation's short-term debt stands at 21.72, ranking 23rd globally. This value is comparable to that of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which has a short-term debt of 22.20. The Russian Federation's short-term debt has been on a downward trajectory, but a significant decrease in oil prices or a shift in global economic policies could potentially alter the trajectory of the country's short-term debt. A sustained increase in investment, particularly foreign direct investment, could also contribute to a reduction in the country's reliance on short-term debt.
Data & projection
| Year | Short-term Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 21.72% | - | - |
| 2025 | 21.72% | +4.29% | #23 |
| 2022 | 17.43% | +1.13% | #91 |
| 2021 | 16.30% | +2.88% | #91 |
| 2020 | 13.42% | −0.64% | #81 |
| 2019 | 14.06% | +2.72% | #80 |
| 2018 | 11.34% | +0.57% | #71 |
| 2017 | 10.78% | +1.24% | #66 |
| 2016 | 9.54% | −0.33% | #58 |
| 2015 | 9.87% | −1.49% | #56 |
| 2014 | 11.37% | −1.20% | #63 |
| 2013 | 12.57% | −1.27% | #69 |
| 2012 | 13.84% | +1.00% | #72 |
| 2011 | 12.84% | −1.57% | #71 |
| 2010 | 14.41% | +1.35% | #77 |
| 2009 | 13.06% | −4.63% | #78 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Russian Federation matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. 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
Russian Federation's short-term debt was 21.72% in 2025. Ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 24.6% increase from the previous year.
Russian Federation's short-term debt peaked at 24.08% in 2007.
The lowest short-term debt in Russian Federation was 4.74% in 1997.
Russian Federation ranks 23rd globally in short-term debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Russian Federation's short-term debt is projected to reach 21.72% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The short-term debt of Russian Federation in 2025 was 21.72%. This ranks 23rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_russian-federation_short-term-debt,
title = {Russian Federation Short-term Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/russian-federation/short-term-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}