Top 10 developing countries with the highest external debt: What rank is Türkiye?
Original headlineDış borcu en yüksek gelişmekte olan 10 ülke: Türkiye kaçıncı sırada?
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The World Bank’s 2026 International Debt Report shows total external debt across developing countries rose to $9.4 trillion at the end of 2025, with Turkey ranking among the ten most indebted emerging economies. The report underscores how heavily developing nations rely on external borrowing and highlights Turkey’s exposure relative to peers in the top-10 ranking. Turkey’s precise position and debt stock are the focal point for investors tracking its external financing needs. The findings matter because elevated external debt can amplify currency and refinancing risks if global borrowing costs stay high. Next, watch Turkey’s debt-service burden and rollover costs, along with the World Bank’s country-level breakdown, for signals on how the ranking may shift.
Muhabbit's AI wrote this summary in its own words from Dünya's report and translated it from Turkish. It can get details wrong, so check the source.
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World Bank, Turkey, developing countries