# **The indicator "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**
- **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**
- **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.