National Debt (% of GDP): Haiti

Analysis# Haiti National Debt (% of GDP) Haiti's national debt stands at 10% of GDP in 2026, marking the lowest point in the available data series spanning 1997–2030. This represents a dramatic 61.8% decline from the all-time peak of 37.8% in 2003. The country has fundamentally restructured its debt burden over nearly three decades, moving from a position of severe fiscal strain to relative stability by contemporary measures. Recent years reveal a sharp reversal from the elevated debt levels of the early 2020s. Between 2021 and 2023, Haiti's debt-to-GDP ratio fluctuated between 28.5% and 29.5%, but a steep contraction began in 2024, dropping to 15.5%. The downward trajectory accelerated through 2025 and 2026, suggesting sustained fiscal consolidation. This sharp recent correction indicates a structural shift in Haiti's economic management, with debt-to-GDP projected to remain at historic lows going forward.