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Developing Countries' Debt Surpasses $9.4T
Developing nations' debt hits $9.4 trillion as interest rates surge.
In brief
Developing nations' debt hits $9.4 trillion as interest rates surge. Developing countries' debt exceeded $9.4 trillion in 2025, driven by high-interest loans and strained budgets. Originally reported by kumparan.
Developing Nations' Debt Surges
Developing countries' debt reached $9.4 trillion in 2025, a record high and fastest growth in four years.
“Akses terhadap pembiayaan internasional memang membaik, tetapi harga pembiayaan tersebut tidak demikian.”
Rising Interest Rates
New loans for eligible countries carry 8.2% interest, the highest since the 1980s, worsening debt burdens.
Food Security Threats
High debt levels reduce purchasing power, worsening food insecurity during global economic shocks.
“Ketahanan pangan dan gizi menjadi contoh konkret dari interaksi ini.”
The essence
Developing countries' debt exceeded $9.4 trillion in 2025, driven by high-interest loans and strained budgets.
