Syrian Arab Republic External Debt
Total external debt stocks DT.DOD.DECT.CD
Syrian Arab Republic's external debt was $4.8B in 2025, ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2008–2025.
Overview
Syrian Arab Republic's external debt stood at $4.8B in 2025, a rise of +$50.7M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $4.8B by 2025. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 82nd globally.
External debt in the Syrian Arab Republic has declined modestly since its post‑peak level of 5,688,619,010.70 in 2009, falling to 4,367,932,030.60 in the all‑time trough of 2016 before rising again to 4,807,409,617.29 in 2025, ranking 82nd globally. The 2025 figure remains below the 2008 level of 5,388,704,719.00, indicating a gradual contraction over the 18‑year span, yet it still exceeds the debt of peers such as Kosovo (4,798,977,910.44) and Maldives (4,677,938,551.81). The post‑trough rebound reflects a combination of renewed fiscal financing and external borrowing amid ongoing economic challenges. Continued improvement will depend on stabilising macro‑economic conditions, attracting foreign investment, and implementing structural reforms that can reduce reliance on external financing. If these measures take hold, the debt trajectory may shift toward a sustained downward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $4.8B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $4.8B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $4.8B | - | - |
| 2025 | $4.8B | +$50.7M | #82 |
| 2024 | $4.8B | −$118.8M | #38 |
| 2023 | $4.9B | +$13.5M | #39 |
| 2022 | $4.9B | −$166.6M | #39 |
| 2021 | $5.0B | +$265.4M | #41 |
| 2020 | $4.8B | +$173.0M | #39 |
| 2019 | $4.6B | +$6.7M | #39 |
| 2018 | $4.6B | −$20.3M | #39 |
| 2017 | $4.6B | +$236.0M | #41 |
| 2016 | $4.4B | −$51.3M | #44 |
| 2015 | $4.4B | −$189.3M | #44 |
| 2014 | $4.6B | −$157.4M | #44 |
| 2013 | $4.8B | +$17.7M | #45 |
| 2012 | $4.7B | −$232.2M | #49 |
| 2011 | $5.0B | −$296.1M | #51 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Syrian Arab Republic matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw external debt improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Syrian Arab Republic's external debt was $4.8B in 2025. Ranked 82nd globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year.
Syrian Arab Republic's external debt peaked at $5.7B in 2009.
The lowest external debt in Syrian Arab Republic was $4.4B in 2016.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 82nd globally in external debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Syrian Arab Republic's external debt is projected to reach $4.8B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Syrian Arab Republic's external debt was approximately 4.81 billion ($4.8B) in 2025.
The external debt of Syrian Arab Republic in 2025 was $4.8B. This ranks 82nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_syrian-arab-republic_external-debt,
title = {Syrian Arab Republic External Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/syrian-arab-republic/external-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}