International Debt Report 2023

Jul 19, 2026

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International Debt Report 2023 provides a data-driven assessment of global debt dynamics, focusing on external debt stocks and debt flows through end-2022. The report analyzes trends across regions and income groups, details debt servicing costs, and explains the macroeconomic and debt outlook for 2023 and beyond. It also examines public debt transparency, debtor reporting systems, and the International Debt Statistics database, emphasizing how improved reporting and data use support better debt management and research.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages214

Reading Time8 h 59 min

AccessFree to download

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction: International Debt Statistics at 50—Past, Present, and Future

Key Takeaways

Abbreviations

Part 1. Overview

Chapter 1. Analyses of External Debt Stocks and Debt Flows as of End-2022

Chapter 2. The Macroeconomic and Debt Outlook for 2023 and Beyond

Chapter 3. Charting Improvement in Public Debt Transparency and the Quality of Debt Reporting

Chapter 4. The Debtor Reporting System and the Need for Innovative Approaches to Debt Management

Chapter 5. The International Debt Statistics Database: A Gold Mine for Researchers

Part 2. Aggregate and Country Tables

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FAQs

What does International Debt Report 2023 cover regarding external debt?

It analyzes external debt stocks and debt flows through end-2022, including trends, debt indicators, and debt servicing costs.

What themes does the report address for 2023 and beyond?

It reviews the macroeconomic and debt outlook for 2023 and beyond, linking debt trends to broader economic conditions.

How does the report discuss improving debt transparency and reporting?

It covers efforts to improve public debt transparency, direct and indirect disclosure of public debt data, and the debtor reporting system and approaches to debt management.

Jul 19, 2026

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