National Debt (% of GDP): Sudan

Analysis# Sudan National Debt (% of GDP) Sudan's national debt stands at 172.4% of GDP in 2026, down sharply from its catastrophic peak of 495.2% in 1992. The country reached its lowest debt-to-GDP ratio of 53.7% in 2007, representing a 65.2% reduction from the 1992 peak. Despite this long-term improvement, the current level remains elevated, reflecting ongoing fiscal challenges and economic instability. The period from 2017 to 2023 reveals extreme volatility, with debt surging from 149.5% to a recent high of 261.4% in 2024. This spike coincided with Sudan's political transition and economic deterioration following 2019. The projected decline to 172.4% in 2026 suggests stabilization efforts may be taking hold, though sustainability depends on sustained economic reforms and debt management initiatives.