Countries Spending the Most on Debt Service (% GNI) (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
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El Salvador leads with total debt service (% of GNI) of 35.5%.
Mongolia ranks #2 at 25.7%.
Mozambique ranks #3 at 22.4%.
Suriname ranks #4 at 20.5%.
Papua New Guinea ranks #5 at 20.4%.
Top 25 Countries by Total Debt Service (% of GNI)
| # | Country | Total Debt Service (% of GNI) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  El Salvador | 35.5% | 2024 |
| 2 |  Mongolia | 25.7% | 2024 |
| 3 |  Mozambique | 22.4% | 2024 |
| 4 |  Suriname | 20.5% | 2023 |
| 5 |  Papua New Guinea | 20.4% | 2024 |
| 6 |  Zambia | 17.3% | 2024 |
| 7 |  Kazakhstan | 17.3% | 2024 |
| 8 |  Georgia | 15.2% | 2024 |
| 9 |  Montenegro | 15.0% | 2024 |
| 10 |  Lao PDR | 13.8% | 2024 |
| 11 |  Serbia | 12.2% | 2024 |
| 12 |  Jamaica | 11.3% | 2024 |
| 13 |  Senegal | 11.3% | 2024 |
| 14 |  Angola | 11.3% | 2024 |
| 15 |  Tunisia | 10.9% | 2024 |
| 16 |  Mauritius | 10.1% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Dominica | 9.8% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Nicaragua | 9.7% | 2024 |
| 19 |  Lebanon | 9.7% | 2024 |
| 20 |  North Macedonia | 9.6% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Uzbekistan | 9.4% | 2024 |
| 22 |  Egypt, Arab Rep. | 8.9% | 2024 |
| 23 |  Colombia | 8.2% | 2024 |
| 24 |  Maldives | 8.0% | 2024 |
| 25 |  Jordan | 7.8% | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the highest total debt service (% of GNI) in 2024?
El Salvador has the highest total debt service (% of GNI) at 35.5% in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 119 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.