Lebanon | 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. "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 includes both long-term and short-term debt, encompassing obligations related to loans, bonds, and other forms of borrowing. The chart illustrates the total external debt owed by Lebanon 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 Lebanon's external debt during this period.