National Debt (% of GDP): Burundi
Burundi's national debt (% of gdp) is currently 40.9% as of 2026. # Burundi National Debt (% of GDP) Burundi's national debt stood at 40.
Current (2026)
40.9%
+1.5% y/y
Peak (2004)
166.1%
Low (2009)
25.7%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
2000–2026 · 31 pts
National Debt (% of GDP) — Burundi
2000 — 2026
National Debt (% of GDP) — Burundi
Analysis# Burundi National Debt (% of GDP)
Burundi's national debt stood at 40.9% of GDP in 2026, marking a dramatic recovery from its catastrophic peak of 166.1% in 2004. The country has reduced its debt burden by 65.9% since 2000, though current levels remain elevated compared to the all-time low of 25.7% recorded in 2009. This substantial decline reflects sustained fiscal consolidation efforts over more than two decades.
A sharp reversal began in 2017, when debt climbed from 46.9% to a secondary peak of 68.5% by 2022. The spike coincided with political instability and reduced economic growth. However, recent data reveals a decisive downward trajectory: debt fell from 68.5% in 2022 to 40.9% by 2026, suggesting improved fiscal discipline and economic stabilization. If this momentum continues, Burundi's debt-to-GDP ratio may approach pre-2017 levels within the coming years.
Historical Data
31 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 38.7% | +4.31% |
| 2029 | 37.1% | -1.07% |
| 2028 | 37.5% | -2.09% |
| 2027 | 38.3% | -6.36% |
| 2026 | 40.9% | +1.49% |
| 2025 | 40.3% | -22.50% |
| 2024 | 52.0% | -10.50% |
| 2023 | 58.1% | -15.18% |
| 2022 | 68.5% | +3.01% |
| 2021 | 66.5% | +0.91% |
| 2020 | 65.9% | +9.65% |
| 2019 | 60.1% | +13.40% |
| 2018 | 53.0% | +13.01% |
| 2017 | 46.9% | +1.74% |
| 2016 | 46.1% | +15.54% |
| 2015 | 39.9% | +5.00% |
| 2014 | 38.0% | +0.26% |
| 2013 | 37.9% | -8.45% |
| 2012 | 41.4% | -3.04% |
| 2011 | 42.7% | -8.96% |
Show all 31 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.9% | +82.49% |
| 2009 | 25.7% | -74.93% |
| 2008 | 102.5% | -20.91% |
| 2007 | 129.6% | -0.54% |
| 2006 | 130.3% | -4.89% |
| 2005 | 137.0% | -17.52% |
| 2004 | 166.1% | +3.88% |
| 2003 | 159.9% | +10.43% |
| 2002 | 144.8% | +27.46% |
| 2001 | 113.6% | -5.33% |
| 2000 | 120.0% | — |
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