# Brazil's public debt rises 0.97% to nearly BRL 9.4 trillion

> Brazil's federal public debt increased 0.97% in September to BRL 9.383 trillion, driven by interest payments.
- Title: Brazil's public debt rises 0.97% to nearly BRL 9.4 trillion
- Summary: Brazil's federal public debt increased 0.97% in September to BRL 9.383 trillion, driven by interest payments. Brazil's public debt rose 0.97% to nearly BRL…
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- Source: Agência Brasil — https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/economia/noticia/2026-10/brazils-public-debt-rises-097-nearly-brl-94-trillion
- Published: 2026-10-30T17:38:00+00:00
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## Brazil's public debt rises 0.97%
Brazil's federal public debt increased 0.97% to nearly BRL 9.4 trillion in September.
## Interest payments drive increase
Interest payments added BRL 89.29 billion to the debt balance despite low issuance.
## Debt remains below projections
The debt is projected to reach BRL 9.7 trillion to BRL 10.3 trillion by year-end.
## Domestic debt rises 1.04%
Domestic public debt in securities rose 1.04% from BRL 8.944 trillion to BRL 9.037 trillion.
## External debt falls 0.82%
External federal public debt decreased 0.82% to BRL 345.41 billion in September.
## Key takeaway

Brazil's public debt rose 0.97% to nearly BRL 9.4 trillion in September due to interest payments, remaining below projections.