External Debt in Egypt

Egypt - External Debt
Annual economic growth should be decelerating in H2 FY 2022 (January–June 2022), due to the fallout from the war in Ukraine. Goods exports growth slowed in January–February over the previous quarter, while tighter financial conditions will be dampening domestic demand. Meanwhile, pressure on the current account is increasing due to the country’s reliance on food and fuel imports. Further, soaring food prices are denting consumers’ purchasing power and could heighten social tensions. That said, support from Gulf neighbors and buoyant Suez Canal revenue should be providing support. On the heels of Fitch Rating’s affirmation of the country’s ‘B+’ rating, Moody’s followed suit, but downgraded the outlook to negative. It cited mounting downside risks, including a smaller shock absorption capacity amid dwindling reserves.Egypt - External Debt Data
2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
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External Debt (% of GDP) | 14.4 | 16.7 | 33.7 | 36.9 | 35.9 |
Egypt External Debt Chart

Source: Central Bank of Egypt and FocusEconomics calculations.
Egypt Facts
Value | Change | Date | |
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Bond Yield | 13.70 | 0.0 % | Dec 31 |
Exchange Rate | 16.04 | 0.0 % | Jan 01 |
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