As of 2021, the total external public debt in West Africa amounted to around *** billion U.S. dollars. Nigeria and Ghana recorded the highest levels of debt in the region, at approximately ***** billion U.S. dollars and ***** billion U.S. dollars, respectively. On the other hand, Gambia and Guinea-Bissau registered the lowest values, at *** million U.S. dollars and *** million U.S. dollars, respectively. Overall in Africa, a total external public debt of around *** U.S. dollars was reached at the said date.

Total government debt in East Africa varied strongly among countries. It is estimated to reach just over *** percent of Sudan's GDP in 2023. On the other hand, only **** percent of Comoros' GDP. Government debt was projected to increase in Comoros, South Sudan, Burundi, and Rwanda compared to 2022.

This dataset provides values for EXTERNAL DEBT reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

As of 2021, the total external public debt in Africa reached ****** billion U.S. dollars. Compared to the previous year, the amount of foreign public debt increased from ****** billion U.S. dollars.

South Africa's external debt reached over *** billion U.S. dollars in 2021, which corresponded to the highest stock of foreign debt in Sub-Saharan Africa. Nigeria and Angola followed, each with debts of **** billion and **** billion U.S. dollars. Overall, external debt in Sub-Saharan Africa has been increasing. In 2020, the foreign debt burden in the region accumulated just under *** billion U.S. dollars.

Central African Republic CF: External Debt: Total Debt Service: % of GNI data was reported at 1.406 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.800 % for 2022. Central African Republic CF: External Debt: Total Debt Service: % of GNI data is updated yearly, averaging 1.338 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2023, with 54 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.319 % in 2007 and a record low of 0.061 % in 2011. Central African Republic CF: External Debt: Total Debt Service: % of GNI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Central African Republic – Table CF.World Bank.WDI: External Debt: Debt Outstanding, Debt Ratio and Debt Service. Total debt service is the sum of principal repayments and interest actually paid in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt, interest paid on short-term debt, and repayments (repurchases and charges) to the IMF.;World Bank, International Debt Statistics.;Weighted average;

This statistic shows the national debt of Sub-Saharan Africa from 2020 to 2024 in relation to gross domestic product (GDP), with projections up until 2030. The figures refer to the whole country and include the debts of the state, the communities, the municipalities and the social insurances. In 2024, the national debt of Sub-Saharan Africa amounted to approximately 61.05 percent of GDP.

Key information about South Africa Government Debt: % of GDP

• South Africa Government debt accounted for 75.1 % of the country's Nominal GDP in Sep 2024, compared with the ratio of 74.6 % in the previous quarter.
• South Africa government debt to GDP ratio data is updated quarterly, available from Dec 1960 to Sep 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 75.1 % in Sep 2024 and a record low of 23.5 % in Sep 2008.

• In the latest reports, South Africa National Government Debt reached 310.9 USD bn in Oct 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP reached 95.9 USD bn in Mar 2023.

As of July 21, 2025, Egypt held the largest IMF debt in Africa. This reached over 7.4 billion U.S. dollars, with a prepayment of about 74.6 million U.S. dollars. High inflation and foreign currency shortages, among others, contributed to the country's total IMF outstanding credit. Cote d'Ivoire and Kenya followed, each with debts exceeding three billion U.S. dollars.

Central African Republic CF: External Debt: Concessional Debt: % of Total External Debt data was reported at 30.518 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 29.845 % for 2017. Central African Republic CF: External Debt: Concessional Debt: % of Total External Debt data is updated yearly, averaging 38.384 % from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2018, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68.600 % in 1996 and a record low of 10.993 % in 1970. Central African Republic CF: External Debt: Concessional Debt: % of Total External Debt data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Central African Republic – Table CF.World Bank.WDI: External Debt: Debt Outstanding, Debt Ratio and Debt Service. Concessional debt to total external debt stocks. Concessional debt is defined as loans with an original grant element of 25 percent or more.; ; World Bank, International Debt Statistics.; Weighted average;

China was the main bilateral creditor to African economies in 2019, with a share of ** percent of the continent's total external debt stock. The United States followed, owning **** percent of the foreign debt, while France had a share of *** percent in the cumulated debt. Overall, external debt in Sub-Saharan Africa has been increasing and reached *** million U.S. dollars in 2019.

All reporting countries - Cross-border total liabilities of banks with headquaters in All countries (total) vis-a-vis residents of Central African Republic, non-financial sectors (amounts outstanding / stocks, credit (loans & debt securities) in all currencies (=d+f+u), All currencies )

Time series data for the statistic External_Debt_Stocks_Total_$ and country Cameroon. Indicator Definition:Total external debt is debt owed to nonresidents repayable in currency, goods, or services. Total external debt is the sum of public, publicly guaranteed, and private nonguaranteed long-term debt, use of IMF credit, and short-term debt. Short-term debt includes all debt having an original maturity of one year or less and interest in arrears on long-term debt. Data are in current U.S. dollars.The statistic "External Debt Stocks Total $" stands at 15,331,905,271.10 Central African Cfa Francs as of 12/31/2023. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 1.47 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 1.47.The 3 year change in percent is 4.13.The 5 year change in percent is 39.32.The 10 year change in percent is 196.10.The Serie's long term average value is 6,290,123,933.86 Central African Cfa Francs. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2023, is 143.75 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1970, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2023, is +10,406.60%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2021, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2023, is -0.294%.

Mozambique's external debt corresponded to ***** percent of the country's gross national income (GNI) in 2019. This was the highest external debt to income ratio in Sub-Saharan Africa. Zambia and Cabo Verde, followed with ratios of *** percent and ** percent, respectively. Overall, external debt in Sub-Saharan Africa has been increasing. In 2019, the foreign debt burden in the region accumulated to *** million U.S. dollars.

Time series data for the statistic External_Debt_Stocks_Total_$ and country Guinea-Bissau. Indicator Definition:Total external debt is debt owed to nonresidents repayable in currency, goods, or services. Total external debt is the sum of public, publicly guaranteed, and private nonguaranteed long-term debt, use of IMF credit, and short-term debt. Short-term debt includes all debt having an original maturity of one year or less and interest in arrears on long-term debt. Data are in current U.S. dollars.The statistic "External Debt Stocks Total $" stands at 1,128,036,823.20 West African Cfa Francs as of 12/31/2023, the highest value since 12/31/2010. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 5.17 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 5.17.The 3 year change in percent is 29.69.The 5 year change in percent is 102.53.The 10 year change in percent is 289.61.

Central African Republic CF: External Debt: NTR: Net Transfers: Total data was reported at 82.508 USD mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 46.528 USD mn for 2017. Central African Republic CF: External Debt: NTR: Net Transfers: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 16.340 USD mn from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2018, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 94.871 USD mn in 1990 and a record low of -56.988 USD mn in 2007. Central African Republic CF: External Debt: NTR: Net Transfers: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Central African Republic – Table CF.World Bank.WDI: External Debt: Net Flows and Net Transfers. Net transfers on external debt are net flows minus interest payments during the year; negative transfers show net transfers made by the borrower to the creditor during the year. Data are in current U.S. dollars.; ; World Bank, International Debt Statistics.; Sum;

Households Debt in South Africa increased to 62.50 percent of gross income in 2024 from 62.40 percent in 2023. This dataset provides - South Africa Households Debt To Income- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

All reporting countries - Cross-border total claims of banks with headquaters in All countries (total) vis-a-vis residents of Central African Republic, unallocated non-financial sectors (amounts outstanding / stocks, credit (loans & debt securities) in all currencies (=d+f+u), All currencies )

In 2022, Namibia had the highest mortgage to GDP ratio among the ranked African countries, amounting to approximately 24 percent. Cabo Verde ranked second, followed by South Africa. The lowest mortgage to GDP ratio in 2022 was 0.03 percent recorded in Guinea. The mortgage to GDP ratio compares a country's total mortgage debt to its gross domestic product.

Key information about South Africa External Debt: % of GDP

• South Africa External Debt accounted for 41.5 % of the country's Nominal GDP in 2023, compared with the ratio of 40.4 % in the previous year.
• South Africa External Debt: % of Nominal GDP data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1985 to Dec 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 50.4 % in Dec 2020 and a record low of 16.9 % in Dec 2005.

• In the latest reports of South Africa, Current Account recorded a deficit of 932.5 USD mn in Mar 2023.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 1.3 USD bn in Mar 2024.
• South Africa Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 246.7 USD mn in Mar 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment fell by 2.8 USD bn in Mar 2024.
• The country's External Debt reached 158,081.0 in Dec 2023.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 95.9 USD bn in Mar 2023.