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Timor-Leste Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

13.92% +0.60% (+4.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #172 Global Peak 13.92% (2025) Source IMF WEO

Timor-Leste Government Debt to GDP (2012–2025)

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
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +42.4% GDP growth 5.4% C/A balance 54.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

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

What is Timor-Leste's government debt to gdp?

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.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste's government debt to gdp peaked at 13.92% in 2025.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Timor-Leste?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Timor-Leste was 0.00% in 2012.

How does Timor-Leste rank in government debt to gdp?

Timor-Leste ranks 172nd globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government debt to gdp?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government debt to gdp of Timor-Leste in 2025?

Timor-Leste's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 13.92% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Timor-Leste in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Timor-Leste in 2025 was 13.92%. This ranks 172nd in the world.

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