Syrian Arab Republic Short-term Debt
Short-term debt as % of total external debt DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS
Syrian Arab Republic's short-term debt was 12.94% in 2025, ranked 44th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2008–2025.
Overview
Syrian Arab Republic's short-term debt stood at 12.94% in 2025, a decline of +0.01% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 12.94% by 2025. Syrian Arab Republic ranked 44th globally.
Syrian Arab Republic’s short‑term external debt has risen modestly since the earliest observation in 2008 (10.86 % of GDP) to a World Bank‑reported 12.94 % in 2025, placing the country 44th in the global ranking. The indicator peaked at 13.37 % in 2009, a year that coincided with heightened fiscal pressures preceding the conflict, before falling to a trough of 7.66 % in 2012 as economic activity contracted sharply. Over the 18‑year coverage period, the trajectory has been upward‑sloping, mirroring the pattern of peers such as Morocco (12.87 %) and Bangladesh (12.80 %) which occupy adjacent positions in the ranking. The post‑trough rebound reflects gradual stabilization of public finances and limited access to short‑term financing, while the recent increase suggests a modest re‑engagement with international capital markets. Continued improvement in macro‑economic stability and diversification of financing sources could temper future rises and potentially reverse the upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Short-term Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 13.12% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 13.03% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 12.94% | - | - |
| 2025 | 12.94% | −0.01% | #44 |
| 2024 | 12.95% | +0.20% | #78 |
| 2023 | 12.76% | +0.04% | #79 |
| 2022 | 12.71% | +0.54% | #79 |
| 2021 | 12.17% | −0.64% | #77 |
| 2020 | 12.81% | +0.40% | #78 |
| 2019 | 12.40% | +0.44% | #72 |
| 2018 | 11.96% | −0.04% | #72 |
| 2017 | 12.00% | +0.66% | #73 |
| 2016 | 11.34% | −0.06% | #70 |
| 2015 | 11.41% | −0.15% | #66 |
| 2014 | 11.55% | +2.54% | #64 |
| 2013 | 9.01% | +1.35% | #55 |
| 2012 | 7.66% | −3.31% | #50 |
| 2011 | 10.97% | +0.31% | #63 |
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 short-term debt improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Syrian Arab Republic's short-term debt was 12.94% in 2025. Ranked 44th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Syrian Arab Republic's short-term debt peaked at 13.37% in 2009.
The lowest short-term debt in Syrian Arab Republic was 7.66% in 2012.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 44th globally in short-term debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Syrian Arab Republic's short-term debt is projected to reach 12.94% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The short-term debt of Syrian Arab Republic in 2025 was 12.94%. This ranks 44th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_syrian-arab-republic_short-term-debt,
title = {Syrian Arab Republic Short-term Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/syrian-arab-republic/short-term-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}