National Debt (% of GDP): Egypt
Egypt's national debt (% of gdp) is currently 85.0% as of 2026. # Egypt National Debt (% of GDP) Egypt's national debt stands at 85% of GDP in 2026, representing a substantial decline from its peak of 98.
Current (2026)
85.0%
-2.3% y/y
Peak (2005)
98.3%
Low (2008)
66.8%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1998–2026 · 33 pts
National Debt (% of GDP) — Egypt
1998 — 2026
National Debt (% of GDP) — Egypt
Analysis# Egypt National Debt (% of GDP)
Egypt's national debt stands at 85% of GDP in 2026, representing a substantial decline from its peak of 98.3% in 2005 but remaining elevated compared to the all-time low of 66.8% in 2008. Since 1998, the country's debt ratio has increased by 15.2 percentage points, reflecting decades of fiscal pressures and economic challenges. The current trajectory shows Egypt gradually reducing its debt burden after years of volatility.
A critical turning point occurred between 2017 and 2019, when aggressive fiscal consolidation efforts brought debt from 97.8% down to 80.1% of GDP. However, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted this progress, pushing levels back to 86.2% in 2020. Recent years demonstrate renewed commitment to debt reduction, with projections showing continued decline through 2026, suggesting Egypt's fiscal stabilization measures are taking hold.
Historical Data
33 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 72.5% | -4.98% |
| 2029 | 76.3% | -4.03% |
| 2028 | 79.5% | -3.52% |
| 2027 | 82.4% | -3.06% |
| 2026 | 85.0% | -2.30% |
| 2025 | 87.0% | -4.29% |
| 2024 | 90.9% | -5.21% |
| 2023 | 95.9% | +8.36% |
| 2022 | 88.5% | -1.56% |
| 2021 | 89.9% | +4.29% |
| 2020 | 86.2% | +7.62% |
| 2019 | 80.1% | -8.87% |
| 2018 | 87.9% | -10.12% |
| 2017 | 97.8% | +6.77% |
| 2016 | 91.6% | +9.31% |
| 2015 | 83.8% | +3.58% |
| 2014 | 80.9% | +1.38% |
| 2013 | 79.8% | +14.16% |
| 2012 | 69.9% | -3.98% |
| 2011 | 72.8% | +4.60% |
Show all 33 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.6% | +0.14% |
| 2009 | 69.5% | +4.04% |
| 2008 | 66.8% | -12.45% |
| 2007 | 76.3% | -11.18% |
| 2006 | 85.9% | -12.61% |
| 2005 | 98.3% | +1.87% |
| 2004 | 96.5% | -0.62% |
| 2003 | 97.1% | +13.17% |
| 2002 | 85.8% | +8.47% |
| 2001 | 79.1% | +10.32% |
| 2000 | 71.7% | -0.97% |
| 1999 | 72.4% | -1.90% |
| 1998 | 73.8% | — |
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