Suriname Short-term Debt
Short-term debt as % of total external debt DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS
Suriname's short-term debt was 6.12% in 2025, ranked 76th globally. This represents a 20.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2015–2025.
Overview
Suriname's short-term debt stood at 6.12% in 2025, a rise of +1.04% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.12% by 2025. Suriname ranked 76th globally.
Suriname's short-term debt ratio has shown significant improvement over the past decade, declining from an all-time peak of 16.31 in 2015 to 5.08 in 2023, before rising slightly to 6.12 in 2025. This reduction in debt burden reflects the country's efforts to stabilize its finances and strengthen its economic resilience. Suriname's debt management compares favorably to its regional peers, with a lower ratio than Sierra Leone's 6.53 and Ghana's 6.01. The downward trend in short-term debt is a positive sign for Suriname's economic prospects, indicating a decrease in vulnerability to external shocks. However, the recent increase in 2025 suggests that the country may face challenges in maintaining its debt management strategy, potentially due to external factors or domestic economic shocks. A sustained decline in short-term debt would require continued fiscal discipline and prudent economic management, which would be crucial for Suriname's long-term economic stability and growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Short-term Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 5.38% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.12% | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.12% | +1.04% | #76 |
| 2023 | 5.08% | −4.75% | #39 |
| 2022 | 9.83% | −2.43% | #60 |
| 2021 | 12.26% | +3.17% | #78 |
| 2020 | 9.09% | −0.06% | #64 |
| 2019 | 9.15% | +0.07% | #61 |
| 2018 | 9.08% | −1.12% | #56 |
| 2017 | 10.19% | −0.71% | #63 |
| 2016 | 10.91% | −5.41% | #66 |
| 2015 | 16.31% | – | #87 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Suriname matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. 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
Suriname's short-term debt was 6.12% in 2025. Ranked 76th globally. This represents a 20.5% increase from the previous year.
Suriname's short-term debt peaked at 16.31% in 2015.
The lowest short-term debt in Suriname was 5.08% in 2023.
Suriname ranks 76th globally in short-term debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Suriname's short-term debt is projected to reach 6.12% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The short-term debt of Suriname in 2025 was 6.12%. This ranks 76th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_suriname_short-term-debt,
title = {Suriname Short-term Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/suriname/short-term-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}