National Debt (% of GDP): Guinea-Bissau

Analysis# Guinea-Bissau National Debt (% of GDP) Guinea-Bissau's national debt stands at 74% of GDP in 2026, down significantly from its catastrophic peak of 217.1% in 2000. The country has achieved a net reduction of 21.5 percentage points since 1997, though current levels remain substantially above the all-time low of 45.6% recorded in 2011. Despite long-term improvement, the debt ratio reflects ongoing fiscal challenges for this West African nation. A sharp reversal occurred around 2017, when debt began climbing from 51.8% of GDP. The upward momentum accelerated through 2024, reaching 82.2% before moderating to 76.2% in 2025. The projected decline to 74% in 2026 suggests stabilization efforts may be gaining traction, though sustaining this downward trajectory remains critical for Guinea-Bissau's macroeconomic stability.