The burden of external public debt service increased significantly for least developed countries

Median values across least developed countries, in percentage, 2010–2023

Source: UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) calculations based on World Bank International Debt Statistics and IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2025).
Note: External public debt service refers to principal repayments and interest on external Public and Publicly Guaranteed (PPG) debt. Exports include exports of goods, services and primary income receipts.
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