National Debt (% of GDP): Moldova
Moldova's national debt (% of gdp) is currently 39.2% as of 2026. # Moldova National Debt (% of GDP) Moldova's national debt stood at 39.
Current (2026)
39.2%
+3.7% y/y
Peak (1998)
159.4%
Low (2008)
22.2%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1995–2026 · 36 pts
National Debt (% of GDP) — Moldova
1995 — 2026
National Debt (% of GDP) — Moldova
Analysis# Moldova National Debt (% of GDP)
Moldova's national debt stood at 39.2% of GDP in 2026, reflecting a significant recovery from its catastrophic 1998 peak of 159.4%. The country has reduced its debt burden by 50.7% since 1995, though current levels remain elevated compared to the 2008 low of 22.2%. The long-term trajectory demonstrates Moldova's gradual stabilization following the financial crises of the 1990s.
Recent years reveal mixed momentum. Debt declined steadily from 2017 through 2019, falling from 34.9% to 28.8%. The COVID-19 pandemic reversed this progress, pushing debt to 36.6% in 2020. Since then, Moldova's debt has remained in the 33-39% range, with a concerning uptick projected through 2026. This upward trend suggests renewed fiscal pressures may be offsetting earlier consolidation efforts.
Historical Data
36 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 42.7% | -0.70% |
| 2029 | 43.0% | +1.18% |
| 2028 | 42.5% | +3.66% |
| 2027 | 41.0% | +4.59% |
| 2026 | 39.2% | +3.70% |
| 2025 | 37.8% | -2.58% |
| 2024 | 38.8% | +11.17% |
| 2023 | 34.9% | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 35.0% | +4.17% |
| 2021 | 33.6% | -8.20% |
| 2020 | 36.6% | +27.08% |
| 2019 | 28.8% | -9.43% |
| 2018 | 31.8% | -8.88% |
| 2017 | 34.9% | -12.09% |
| 2016 | 39.7% | -5.70% |
| 2015 | 42.1% | +18.93% |
| 2014 | 35.4% | +18.00% |
| 2013 | 30.0% | -4.15% |
| 2012 | 31.3% | +29.34% |
| 2011 | 24.2% | -5.10% |
Show all 36 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.5% | -21.78% |
| 2009 | 32.6% | +46.85% |
| 2008 | 22.2% | -21.55% |
| 2007 | 28.3% | -19.14% |
| 2006 | 35.0% | -13.37% |
| 2005 | 40.4% | -18.05% |
| 2004 | 49.3% | -27.61% |
| 2003 | 68.1% | -15.19% |
| 2002 | 80.3% | -5.97% |
| 2001 | 85.4% | -4.15% |
| 2000 | 89.1% | -40.88% |
| 1999 | 150.7% | -5.46% |
| 1998 | 159.4% | +79.10% |
| 1997 | 89.0% | +1.71% |
| 1996 | 87.5% | +10.06% |
| 1995 | 79.5% | — |
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