External Debt in Brazil
In 2022, Brazil's external debt was 16.6% of GDP, up from 12.7% a decade earlier. Over the last decade, external debt averaged 17.1% of GDP, considerably lower than the 35.0% average for Latin America. For more external debt information, visit our dedicated page.
Brazil External Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays External Debt (% of GDP) for Brazil from 2014 to 2023.
Source: Central Bank of Brazil.
Brazil External Debt Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External Debt (% of GDP) | 16.7 | 17.2 | 21.0 | 19.5 | 16.4 |
| External Debt (USD bn) | 321 | 323 | 311 | 325 | 320 |