Ukraine's external debt up 24 times since 2013
Ukraine's external government debt has increased 24 times since the end of 2013, reaching 7.4 trillion hryvnias ($166 billion) by June 2026, accounting for 78.5% of its total state debt. The country continues to rely on external financing to cover budget deficits amid ongoing international aid discussions.
Consensus
- Ukraine's external government debt increased 24 times from the end of 2013 to June 2026.
- The external debt reached 7.4 trillion hryvnias by June 2026.
- The external debt amounted to $166 billion by June 2026.
- The external debt constitutes 78.5% of Ukraine's total state debt.
- The external debt increased by $1.76 billion in June alone.
- Ukraine continues to finance budget deficits through external borrowing.
Points of divergence
- The total debt (external and internal) increased 16.2 times from 584.8 billion hryvnias in 2013 to 9.49 trillion hryvnias in June 2026. — vedomosti
- Ukraine must repay approximately $1.5 billion to the IMF by the end of 2026. — vedomosti
- The IMF may disburse nearly $700 million in the near term under a four-year program worth $8.1 billion. — vedomosti
- The total international support package for Ukraine amounts to $136.5 billion. — vedomosti
- Ukraine will need around 136 billion euros in 2026 and 2027 to maintain state operations and fund defense. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- External debt of Ukraine has grown 24 times since 2013 — Ведомости
- External debt of Ukraine has grown 24 times since the beginning of the Maidan — Вести