Senegal Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Senegal's government debt to gdp was 122.95% in 2025, ranked 9th globally. This represents a 4.3% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Senegal's government debt to gdp stood at 122.95% in 2025, a decline of +5.48% from 2024. The IMF projects 122.95% by 2025. Senegal ranked 9th globally.
Senegal's government debt to GDP ratio has experienced a significant increase over the past three decades, with the latest figure standing at 122.95 in 2025. This is a notable rise from the all-time trough of 0.07 in 1996, indicating a substantial shift in the country's fiscal landscape. The ratio peaked at 128.43 in 2024, surpassing that of the United States, which ranked 7th globally with a ratio of 125.05. Meanwhile, France, a peer country, had a lower ratio of 116.50. The persistent increase in government debt to GDP in Senegal may be attributed to various factors, including the country's growing development needs and external funding requirements. As Senegal continues to grapple with the implications of its rising debt burden, a sustained economic growth trajectory and structural reforms aimed at increasing revenue mobilization could potentially alter the trajectory of its government debt to GDP ratio.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 111.76% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 115.82% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 119.44% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 122.46% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 124.32% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 122.95% | - | - |
| 2025 | 122.95% | −5.48% | #9 |
| 2024 | 128.43% | +10.06% | #180 |
| 2023 | 118.38% | +13.34% | #177 |
| 2022 | 105.04% | +6.48% | #170 |
| 2021 | 98.56% | +8.33% | #164 |
| 2020 | 90.23% | +8.74% | #150 |
| 2019 | 81.49% | +19.96% | #156 |
| 2018 | 61.52% | +0.38% | #131 |
| 2017 | 61.14% | +13.62% | #131 |
| 2016 | 47.52% | +3.02% | #98 |
| 2015 | 44.51% | +2.14% | #95 |
| 2014 | 42.37% | +5.51% | #99 |
| 2013 | 36.86% | +2.37% | #88 |
| 2012 | 34.49% | +1.61% | #86 |
| 2011 | 32.88% | −1.72% | #79 |
Analysis
Senegal's government debt to gdp was 122.95% in 2025, a decline of −5.48% from 2024. IMF projects 122.95% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Senegal's government debt to gdp was 122.95% in 2025. Ranked 9th globally. This represents a 4.3% decrease from the previous year.
Senegal's government debt to gdp peaked at 128.43% in 2024.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Senegal was 0.07% in 1996.
Senegal ranks 9th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Senegal's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 122.95% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Senegal in 2025 was 122.95%. This ranks 9th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_senegal_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Senegal Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/senegal/government-debt-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}