This statistic shows the national debt of Sub-Saharan Africa from 2019 to 2023 in relation to gross domestic product (GDP), with projections up until 2029. The figures refer to the whole country and include the debts of the state, the communities, the municipalities and the social insurances. In 2023, the national debt of Sub-Saharan Africa amounted to approximately 59.85 percent of GDP.
Sub-Saharan Africa: National debt in relation to gross domestic product (GDP) from 2019 to 2029
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IMF. (October 10, 2024). Sub-Saharan Africa: National debt in relation to gross domestic product (GDP) from 2019 to 2029 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 18, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/805581/national-debt-of-sub-saharan-africa-in-relation-to-gross-domestic-product-gdp/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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IMF. (2024). Sub-Saharan Africa: National debt in relation to gross domestic product (GDP) from 2019 to 2029. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: January 18, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/805581/national-debt-of-sub-saharan-africa-in-relation-to-gross-domestic-product-gdp/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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