Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Argentina
Argentina: Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and was 34.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
34.8%
Change on year
up 31.8%
World rank
2nd
of 125 countries
All-time high
40.3%
in 2000
All-time low
6.3%
in 2012
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Argentina, 2000–2023
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Argentina recorded 34.8% for debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 31.8% on the previous year and up 331.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Argentina peaked at 40.3% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 6.3%, in 2012.
That places Argentina 2nd out of 125 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 40.3% | — |
| 2001 | 31.8% | -21.1% |
| 2002 | 15.6% | -51.0% |
| 2003 | 35.0% | +124.1% |
| 2004 | 19.9% | -43.1% |
| 2005 | 14.2% | -28.6% |
| 2006 | 23.1% | +62.5% |
| 2007 | 6.9% | -70.1% |
| 2008 | 6.7% | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 10.9% | +62.0% |
| 2010 | 10.4% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 7.8% | -25.6% |
| 2012 | 6.3% | -18.5% |
| 2013 | 8.1% | +27.6% |
| 2014 | 12.0% | +48.5% |
| 2015 | 15.9% | +32.8% |
| 2016 | 24.8% | +55.7% |
| 2017 | 38.7% | +56.3% |
| 2018 | 32.3% | -16.5% |
| 2019 | 34.4% | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 17.6% | -48.8% |
| 2021 | 12.1% | -31.3% |
| 2022 | 26.4% | +118.5% |
| 2023 | 34.8% | +31.8% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 34.8% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.6%, 4.6× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 34.8% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 7.4%, 4.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.4% | 6.7% | 40.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.1% | 6.3% | 38.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.7% | 12.1% | 34.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More economy & growth data for Argentina
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.73 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 2.83 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0041 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 61.81 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 3.13 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -73.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0046 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 68.36 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 38.7 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Argentina?
- Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and in Argentina was 34.8% in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 40.3% in 2000.
- What is the lowest debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.3% in 2012.
- How does Argentina rank for debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and?
- Argentina ranks 2nd out of 125 countries with data for 2023.
- Is debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 331.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and primary income (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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