Serbia Short-term Debt
Short-term debt as % of total external debt DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS
Serbia's short-term debt was 1.22% in 2025, ranked 96th globally. This represents a 36.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Serbia's short-term debt stood at 1.22% in 2025, a decline of +0.71% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.22% by 2025. Serbia ranked 96th globally.
Serbia's short-term debt has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past five decades. At its peak in 2001, the country's short-term debt reached 42.48, a stark contrast to the current low of 1.22 as of 2025. This marked decline represents a substantial decrease of approximately 97% since the peak, and Serbia now ranks 96th globally in terms of short-term debt. The country's improvement is comparable to that of Uganda, which ranks 97th, with a short-term debt of 1.31. Despite this positive trend, Serbia still faces challenges in maintaining a stable financial situation. A potential increase in global interest rates or a decline in foreign investment could alter the trajectory of Serbia's short-term debt, thus it will be crucial for the country to continue implementing prudent fiscal policies to maintain its current low levels of short-term debt.
Data & projection
| Year | Short-term Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -0.53% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.34% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.22% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.22% | −0.71% | #96 |
| 2024 | 1.92% | −0.00% | #24 |
| 2023 | 1.93% | −3.78% | #20 |
| 2022 | 5.71% | +0.96% | #42 |
| 2021 | 4.74% | −0.14% | #36 |
| 2020 | 4.89% | −1.79% | #38 |
| 2019 | 6.67% | +1.41% | #47 |
| 2018 | 5.26% | +2.00% | #44 |
| 2017 | 3.26% | +0.72% | #27 |
| 2016 | 2.54% | −0.40% | #19 |
| 2015 | 2.94% | +1.28% | #23 |
| 2014 | 1.66% | +0.12% | #19 |
| 2013 | 1.54% | −1.42% | #18 |
| 2012 | 2.96% | −0.71% | #24 |
| 2011 | 3.67% | −4.83% | #35 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Serbia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw short-term debt improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Serbia's short-term debt was 1.22% in 2025. Ranked 96th globally. This represents a 36.8% decrease from the previous year.
Serbia's short-term debt peaked at 42.48% in 2001.
The lowest short-term debt in Serbia was 1.22% in 2025.
Serbia ranks 96th globally in short-term debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Serbia's short-term debt is projected to reach 1.22% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The short-term debt of Serbia in 2025 was 1.22%. This ranks 96th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_serbia_short-term-debt,
title = {Serbia Short-term Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/serbia/short-term-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}