Bank Indonesia puts the country's external debt at USD459.3 billion, or 30.9 per cent of GDP
19 October 2026
Bank Indonesia reported on 15 October 2026 that Indonesia's external debt stood at USD459.3 billion in August 2026.
That was a rise of 5.6 per cent year on year. The release is numbered No. 28/221/DKom.
Government external debt was USD220.9 billion, up 3.3 per cent year on year.
Private external debt was USD195.6 billion, down 0.8 per cent year on year.
The ratio of external debt to gross domestic product was 30.9 per cent.
Bank Indonesia described the external debt position as maintained.
Total external debt:
USD459.3 billion
Government external debt:
USD220.9 billion
Private external debt:
USD195.6 billion
Debt to GDP:
30.9 per cent
Why it matters for exams: External debt to GDP ratios are a standard comparison question across emerging economies.
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In plain words
External debt External debt — Money a country's government and private borrowers owe to lenders abroad.