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Eritrea Debt Dashboard

Latest data: 2011 | Updated 2/2/2026

Total Debt-to-GDP

260.4%

Distress Zone260.4%
Debt Service / Revenue

3.2%

Comfortable3.2%
GDP Growth

8.7%

GDP (USD)

$2.1B

Debt Sustainability Assessment

Total Debt / GDP
Distress Zone260.4%
External Debt / GDP
Manageable51.5%
Debt Service / Revenue
Comfortable3.2%
Inflation Rate
Manageable--
FX Reserves (months)
Distress Zone0.8 mo
GDP Growth
Comfortable8.7%

Key Insights

High Debt Alert

Eritrea's debt-to-GDP of 260.4% exceeds the 70% high-risk threshold. Historical analysis shows a 40% probability of debt restructuring within 5 years at these levels.

Import Cover Critical

Eritrea's foreign exchange reserves cover only 0.8 months of imports, well below the 3-month minimum threshold. This leaves the economy highly vulnerable to external payment shocks and currency crises.

High Distress Risk

Eritrea is rated at high risk of debt distress, indicating a significant probability of being unable to meet future debt obligations without corrective policy action or external support.

Debt Composition

External debt by creditor type

No composition data available

Debt Trends Over Time

No historical data available

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