Baku, August 1, 2025 — Azerbaijan’s external public debt stood at $5.01 billion as of July 1, according to a report released by the Ministry of Finance.
The currency composition of the debt is heavily weighted toward the US dollar, which accounts for 85.1% of the total. The rest is divided among:
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Euro – 6.5%
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IMF Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) – 3.4%
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Japanese yen – 3.3%
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Other currencies – 1.7%
The structure by interest type is nearly balanced, with 49.3% of the debt carrying floating interest rates, and 50.7% under fixed rates.
Regarding maturity, 49.9% of the external debt is scheduled to be repaid within five years, 44.1% within five to ten years, and 6% beyond ten years.
The data highlights Azerbaijan’s continued focus on maintaining a manageable and diversified debt portfolio, both in terms of maturity and currency risk.
