Eritrea—Govt Gross Debt (% of GDP)
Latest Value
260.4%
2019
YoY Change
-2.5%
2018 → 2019
Maximum
290.4%
2017
Minimum
171.6%
2011
CAGR
+0.9%
20 years
Last
260.4%
Previous
267.1%
Highest
290.4%
Lowest
171.6%
Unit
percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Eritrea's government debt (% of GDP) was 260.4% in 2019. This represents a -2.5% change from 2018. Over the past 20 years, the highest recorded value was 290.4% (2017) and the lowest was 171.6% (2011). Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 260.4% | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 267.1% | -8.0% |
| 2017 | 290.4% | +15.6% |
| 2016 | 251.2% | -7.4% |
| 2015 | 271.4% | +32.7% |
| 2014 | 204.5% | -12.0% |
| 2013 | 232.4% | +35.4% |
| 2012 | 171.6% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 171.6% | -15.0% |
| 2010 | 201.8% | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 207.1% | -20.3% |
| 2008 | 259.7% | +29.0% |
| 2007 | 201.3% | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 199.0% | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 205.4% | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 193.5% | -26.7% |
| 2003 | 264.0% | +8.5% |
| 2002 | 243.4% | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 238.6% | +8.9% |
| 2000 | 219.1% |
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About This Indicator
Definition
General government gross debt relative to economic output.
Methodology
Government debt includes all liabilities that require payment of interest and/or principal by the debtor in the future. This includes debt securities, loans, and other accounts payable. The IMF follows the Government Finance Statistics Manual (GFSM 2014) framework. Debt is reported on a gross basis (not netted against government assets).
Unit
percent of GDP
Source: International Monetary Fund (World Economic Outlook)Available series: 2000–2019View original source →