Turkmenistan Short-term Debt
Short-term debt as % of total external debt DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS
Turkmenistan's short-term debt was 0.19% in 2025, ranked 107th globally. This represents a 79.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Turkmenistan's short-term debt stood at 0.19% in 2025, a decline of +0.74% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.19% by 2025. Turkmenistan ranked 107th globally.
Turkmenistan’s short‑term external debt has remained virtually negligible since the early 2000s, falling to 0.00 % of GDP in 2023, the lowest point in the series, and rising modestly to 0.19 % in 2025, ranking 107th globally. The country experienced a dramatic surge in 1996, when short‑term debt peaked at 37.90 % of GDP, a level that reflected the volatile transition period following independence and the restructuring of state finances. After that episode, debt levels contracted sharply, reaching zero for many years before the slight uptick observed in the most recent data. Compared with peers of similar rank, Turkmenistan’s 2025 figure is marginally higher than Madagascar’s 0.14 % and lower than Burundi’s 0.21 %, indicating a relatively cautious short‑term borrowing stance in the region. Continued fiscal discipline and stable external balances are likely to keep the ratio near its current low level, unless a major investment drive or external shock prompts a reversal.
Data & projection
| Year | Short-term Debt | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -0.42% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -0.11% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.19% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.19% | −0.74% | #107 |
| 2024 | 0.93% | +0.93% | #16 |
| 2023 | 0.00% | −2.16% | #2 |
| 2022 | 2.16% | +2.16% | #17 |
| 2021 | 0.00% | −2.46% | #4 |
| 2020 | 2.46% | +2.46% | #18 |
| 2019 | 0.00% | −3.75% | #2 |
| 2018 | 3.75% | −1.06% | #33 |
| 2017 | 4.81% | +2.94% | #41 |
| 2016 | 1.87% | +1.87% | #13 |
| 2015 | 0.00% | +0.00% | #5 |
| 2014 | 0.00% | −0.85% | #3 |
| 2013 | 0.85% | −0.47% | #12 |
| 2012 | 1.31% | +0.22% | #15 |
| 2011 | 1.09% | −2.12% | #18 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Turkmenistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2002. 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
Turkmenistan's short-term debt was 0.19% in 2025. Ranked 107th globally. This represents a 79.3% decrease from the previous year.
Turkmenistan's short-term debt peaked at 37.90% in 1996.
The lowest short-term debt in Turkmenistan was 0.00% in 1993.
Turkmenistan ranks 107th globally in short-term debt as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DSTC.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Turkmenistan's short-term debt is projected to reach 0.19% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The short-term debt of Turkmenistan in 2025 was 0.19%. This ranks 107th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_turkmenistan_short-term-debt,
title = {Turkmenistan Short-term Debt},
url = {https://historysaid.com/turkmenistan/short-term-debt/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}