# External Debt Stocks, Total (DOD, Current US$)
The indicator **"External Debt Stocks, Total (DOD, Current US$)"** represents the total amount of debt that a country owes to foreign creditors, expressed in current U.S. dollars. This debt includes obligations to **private foreign banks**, **foreign governments**, and **international financial institutions**.
The term **"DOD"** stands for **"Disbursed and Outstanding Debt"**, referring to the portion of the debt that has already been borrowed and remains unpaid by the country. It encompasses both **long-term and short-term debt**, including obligations related to **loans**, **bonds**, and other forms of borrowing.
The chart illustrates the total external debt owed by **Sri Lanka** over a **23-year period from 2000 to 2022**, with the data expressed in **current U.S. dollars**. The figures are presented in **billions**, offering a clear view of the trends and fluctuations in Sri Lanka's external debt during this period.