Uzbekistan Debt Service
Total debt service as % of exports DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS
Uzbekistan's debt service was 40.52% in 2025, ranked 10th globally. This represents a 12.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2005–2025.
Overview
Uzbekistan's debt service stood at 40.52% in 2025, a rise of +4.49% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 40.52% by 2025. Uzbekistan ranked 10th globally.
Uzbekistan’s debt‑service burden has risen sharply over the 21‑year series, climbing from 12.66 in 2005 to a record 40.52 in 2025, which places it tenth globally and slightly below Argentina’s 42.32 and just above Senegal’s 40.76. The steepest ascent follows the all‑time trough of 3.94 in 2011, indicating that external financing costs have accelerated markedly in the past decade. This upward trajectory reflects a combination of expanding external liabilities, higher interest‑rate environments and a growing share of short‑term debt that must be refinanced each year. While the peak of 40.52 in 2025 underscores the heightened fiscal pressure, the figure remains comparable to peers such as Colombia (34.75) and Mongolia (32.28), suggesting that regional borrowing patterns are similarly tightening. Continued moderation of external borrowing, longer‑term maturities and stronger export earnings will be crucial to curb the debt‑service ratio and reverse the current upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Debt Service | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 48.26% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 44.39% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 40.52% | - | - |
| 2025 | 40.52% | +4.49% | #10 |
| 2024 | 36.04% | +3.43% | #98 |
| 2023 | 32.61% | +2.68% | #102 |
| 2022 | 29.93% | +3.92% | #106 |
| 2021 | 26.01% | +6.02% | #91 |
| 2020 | 19.99% | +6.44% | #72 |
| 2019 | 13.55% | +7.59% | #69 |
| 2018 | 5.96% | −6.86% | #28 |
| 2017 | 12.82% | +1.95% | #68 |
| 2016 | 10.87% | +1.74% | #53 |
| 2015 | 9.13% | +2.93% | #53 |
| 2014 | 6.19% | +1.64% | #45 |
| 2013 | 4.55% | −0.27% | #37 |
| 2012 | 4.82% | +0.88% | #37 |
| 2011 | 3.94% | −0.74% | #37 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uzbekistan matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2018. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw debt service improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uzbekistan's debt service was 40.52% in 2025. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 12.4% increase from the previous year.
Uzbekistan's debt service peaked at 40.52% in 2025.
The lowest debt service in Uzbekistan was 3.94% in 2011.
Uzbekistan ranks 10th globally in debt service as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.TDS.DECT.EX.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uzbekistan's debt service is projected to reach 40.52% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The debt service of Uzbekistan in 2025 was 40.52%. This ranks 10th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uzbekistan_debt-service,
title = {Uzbekistan Debt Service},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uzbekistan/debt-service/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}