Statistics reflect positive trends: the debt burden on Tajikistan's economy has significantly decreased, said Tajik Finance Minister Faiziddin Kahhorzoda at a press conference on February 13, summarizing the results of public debt management over the past year, Asiaplus.tj reports.
As of January 1, 2026, Tajikistan's total public debt amounted to $3.5 billion. Although the dollar equivalent has changed little, its share of GDP has decreased from 25.2% to 19.2%, demonstrating dynamic economic growth.
Debt breakdown:
- External debt: $3 billion (87% of total).
- Domestic debt: $500 million (13% of total).
Tajikistan continues to meet its financial obligations on time. In 2025, $504.6 million was allocated to servicing external debt (with $416.3 million in principal and $88.3 million in interest).
The Export-Import Bank of China remains the country's primary external creditor, but its dependence on it is gradually decreasing: the debt has fallen to $700 million.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
February 13, 2026