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Sudan's Debt Hits 252% Amid Sub-Saharan Crisis

5/28/2025

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Sudan's debt-to-GDP ratio soared to 252% in 2025, reflecting ongoing economic instability from prolonged conflict.
Sub-Saharan Africa's average debt-to-GDP ratio surged from 30% in 2013 to 60% in 2022, exacerbating a debt crisis in over 30 low-income nations.
High debt servicing constrains government spending on essential services, prompting widespread austerity measures.
Equatorial Guinea and Botswana are exceptions, maintaining lower debt ratios thanks to resource exports.

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Story summary

Sudan's debt-to-GDP ratio soared to 252% in 2025, reflecting ongoing economic instability from prolonged conflict.
Sub-Saharan Africa's average debt-to-GDP ratio surged from 30% in 2013 to 60% in 2022, exacerbating a debt crisis in over 30 low-income nations.
High debt servicing constrains government spending on essential services, prompting widespread austerity measures.
Equatorial Guinea and Botswana are exceptions, maintaining lower debt ratios thanks to resource exports.