External Debt in Ethiopia
External debt was 24.9% of GDP in Ethiopia in 2021, compared to 22.5% of GDP ten years earlier. External debt averaged 27.9% of GDP over the last decade, which was below the average for Sub-Saharan Africa of 32.9%. For more external debt information, visit our dedicated page.
Ethiopia External Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays External Debt (% of GDP) for Ethiopia from 2022 to 2019.
Source: Macrobond.
Ethiopia External Debt Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GDP) | 33.5 | 32.2 | 25.8 | 20.8 | - |
| External Debt (USD bn) | 32.4 | 32.0 | 30.6 | 33.3 | - |