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Russia External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, current US$) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, current US$) in Russia stood at $136.1 billion in 2022, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 23% from $176.8 billion in 2021. Ten years earlier, in 2012, the value was $210 billion (down 35% since). The highest value since 1992 was $273.8 billion in 2013, the lowest $64.57 billion in 1992. Russia ranked 7th highest of the 122 countries in this dataset in 2022; China ranked first.

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Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1970–2025
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What is External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, current US$)?

External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, current US$), measured in USD, measures the government's fiscal obligations and borrowing levels in Russia, serving as a critical indicator of fiscal sustainability, creditworthiness, and the capacity to finance public services and respond to crises. Government debt accumulates when spending exceeds revenues over time, requiring borrowing from domestic and international creditors through bond issuance. In Russia, External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, current US$) is typically expressed as a percentage of GDP to account for the economy's capacity to service the debt — a country with larger economic output can sustain higher debt levels than a smaller economy. Key considerations include debt composition (domestic vs foreign currency, short vs long-term), interest rates, and who holds the debt (domestic investors, foreign governments, central banks). Sustainable debt levels vary by country depending on institutional strength, growth prospects, and investor confidence, but ratios above 90-100% of GDP often raise concerns among credit rating agencies.

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What is the latest External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, current US$) in Russia?

External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, current US$) in Russia stood at $136.1 billion in 2022, according to World Bank.

Is External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, current US$) in Russia rising or falling?

The latest value is down 23% from $176.8 billion in 2021. Ten years earlier, in 2012, the value was $210 billion (down 35% since).

How does Russia rank for External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, current US$)?

Russia ranked 7th highest of the 122 countries in this dataset in 2022; China ranked first.

What is the highest External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, current US$) on record in Russia?

The highest value since 1992 was $273.8 billion in 2013, the lowest $64.57 billion in 1992.

Metadata for External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, current US$) in Russia
IndicatorExternal debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, current US$)
CountryRussia
CategoryFinancial Markets
UnitUSD
SourceWorld Bank
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Current level: $136.1 billion (2022)

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Source:World Bank — series DT.DOD.DPPG.CD
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World Bank. (2026). External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, current US$) — Russia [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-dt-dod-dppg-cd/RUS. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/DT.DOD.DPPG.CD?locations=RU

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World Bank. "External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, current US$) — Russia." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-dt-dod-dppg-cd/RUS. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/DT.DOD.DPPG.CD?locations=RU.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, current US$) — Russia." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-dt-dod-dppg-cd/RUS. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/DT.DOD.DPPG.CD?locations=RU.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_dt_dod_dppg_cd_rus,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, current US\$) --- Russia}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-dt-dod-dppg-cd/RUS},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/DT.DOD.DPPG.CD?locations=RU}
}