Sudan External Debt to GNI
External debt stocks as % of GNI DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS
Sudan's external debt to gni was 29.94% in 2025, ranked 84th globally. This represents a 34.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Sudan's external debt to gni stood at 29.94% in 2025, a decline of +15.45pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 29.94% by 2025. Sudan ranked 84th globally.
Sudan's external debt to Gross National Income (GNI) ratio has fluctuated significantly over the past 56 years, with the earliest recorded value being 17.44% in 1971 and the all-time peak of 251.29% in 1992. The latest available figure from the World Bank shows that Sudan's external debt to GNI ratio stands at 29.94% in 2025, ranking 84th globally. This value is comparable to that of peer countries such as Bolivia, which ranks slightly higher at 30.97%, and Cameroon, which ranks slightly lower at 29.74%. The ratio has been trending downward since its peak in 1992, indicating a gradual reduction in Sudan's reliance on external debt. However, the trajectory is likely to be influenced by the country's ongoing economic reforms and debt restructuring efforts, which could either accelerate the decline in the ratio or lead to a stabilization of the debt burden if not effectively managed.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt to GNI | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 8.47% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 19.21% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 29.94% | - | - |
| 2025 | 29.94% | −15.45pp | #84 |
| 2024 | 45.40% | −12.60pp | #60 |
| 2023 | 58.00% | +13.64pp | #78 |
| 2022 | 44.36% | −25.51pp | #58 |
| 2021 | 69.87% | −23.29pp | #89 |
| 2020 | 93.15% | +18.79pp | #97 |
| 2019 | 74.37% | +2.93pp | #95 |
| 2018 | 71.44% | +16.01pp | #95 |
| 2017 | 55.43% | +4.29pp | #77 |
| 2016 | 51.15% | +8.31pp | #75 |
| 2015 | 42.83% | −2.41pp | #68 |
| 2014 | 45.24% | −11.25pp | #75 |
| 2013 | 56.49% | −5.52pp | #85 |
| 2012 | 62.00% | +20.12pp | #91 |
| 2011 | 41.88% | +0.65pp | #72 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Sudan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2024. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw external debt to gni improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sudan's external debt to gni was 29.94% in 2025. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 34.0% decrease from the previous year.
Sudan's external debt to gni peaked at 251.29% in 1992.
The lowest external debt to gni in Sudan was 17.44% in 1971.
Sudan ranks 84th globally in external debt to gni as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sudan's external debt to gni is projected to reach 29.94% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The external debt to gni of Sudan in 2025 was 29.94%. This ranks 84th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sudan_external-debt-to-gni,
title = {Sudan External Debt to GNI},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sudan/external-debt-to-gni/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}