Timor-Leste Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Overview
Timor-Leste's government debt to gdp stood at 13.92% in 2025, a rise of +0.60% from 2024. The IMF projects 13.92% by 2025. Timor-Leste ranked 172nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 14.67% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 14.64% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 14.64% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 14.71% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 14.68% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 13.92% | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.92% | +0.60% | #172 |
| 2024 | 13.33% | +0.88% | #11 |
| 2023 | 12.45% | +4.55% | #9 |
| 2022 | 7.90% | +1.37% | #7 |
| 2021 | 6.53% | −3.56% | #4 |
| 2020 | 10.09% | +0.58% | #5 |
| 2019 | 9.51% | +0.19% | #7 |
| 2018 | 9.31% | +2.61% | #7 |
| 2017 | 6.71% | +2.00% | #4 |
| 2016 | 4.71% | +1.76% | #4 |
| 2015 | 2.95% | +1.43% | #3 |
| 2014 | 1.52% | +1.07% | #4 |
| 2013 | 0.46% | +0.45% | #2 |
| 2012 | 0.00% | – | #1 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Timor-Leste matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Timor-Leste's government debt to gdp was 13.92% in 2025. Ranked 172nd globally. This represents a 4.5% increase from the previous year.
Timor-Leste's government debt to gdp peaked at 13.92% in 2025.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Timor-Leste was 0.00% in 2012.
Timor-Leste ranks 172nd globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Timor-Leste's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 13.92% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Timor-Leste in 2025 was 13.92%. This ranks 172nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_timor-leste_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Timor-Leste Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/government-debt-to-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}