Sudan External Debt
Total external debt stocks DT.DOD.DECT.CD
Sudan's external debt was $21.6B in 2025, ranked 48th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Sudan's external debt stood at $21.6B in 2025, a decline of +$448.0M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $21.6B by 2025. Sudan ranked 48th globally.
Sudan's external debt has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 56 years, with the latest figure standing at 21,572,658,103.81 in 2025. The country's debt peaked at 23,811,151,810.30 in 2020, while its all-time trough occurred in 1970 with a debt of 385,062,510.60. Notably, Sudan's external debt has surpassed that of Uganda, ranking 48th globally. This substantial increase in debt is comparable to the trajectory of other developing countries, such as Lao PDR, which also faces significant debt challenges. The prolonged period of high debt levels has significant implications for Sudan's economic stability and its ability to implement development policies. To alter this trajectory, Sudan would need to implement significant economic reforms, such as improving its revenue collection and implementing more efficient debt management strategies, to stabilize its external debt and alleviate the burden on its economy.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $20.8B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $21.2B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $21.6B | - | - |
| 2025 | $21.6B | −$448.0M | #48 |
| 2024 | $22.0B | −$559.6M | #75 |
| 2023 | $22.6B | +$140.1M | #76 |
| 2022 | $22.4B | −$535.8M | #75 |
| 2021 | $23.0B | −$835.1M | #78 |
| 2020 | $23.8B | +$967.4M | #78 |
| 2019 | $22.8B | +$1.0B | #80 |
| 2018 | $21.8B | −$165.5M | #81 |
| 2017 | $22.0B | +$608.7M | #82 |
| 2016 | $21.4B | −$296.5M | #85 |
| 2015 | $21.7B | −$314.3M | #86 |
| 2014 | $22.0B | −$749.6M | #84 |
| 2013 | $22.7B | +$643.3M | #86 |
| 2012 | $22.1B | +$617.5M | #88 |
| 2011 | $21.5B | −$1.1B | #89 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Sudan's external debt was $21.6B in 2025. Ranked 48th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from the previous year.
Sudan's external debt peaked at $23.8B in 2020.
The lowest external debt in Sudan was $385.1M in 1970.
Sudan ranks 48th globally in external debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sudan's external debt is projected to reach $21.6B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Sudan's external debt was approximately 21.57 billion ($21.6B) in 2025.
The external debt of Sudan in 2025 was $21.6B. This ranks 48th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sudan_external-debt,
title = {Sudan External Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sudan/external-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}