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# India External Debt

> India external debt is $716.5B as of Dec 2024, from $647.6B. History from 1970, source World Bank. Free API & MCP access.

External Debt in India rose to $716.5B in Dec 2024 from $647.6B in Dec 2023.

External Debt in India averaged $286.5B from 1970 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of $716.5B in Dec 2024 and a record low of $8.4B in Dec 1970. The series is reported yearly with history from 1970.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $716.5B | $647.6B | $716.5B (Dec 2024) | $8.4B (Dec 1970) | 1970–2024 | USD Millions | annual |

## FAQ

**What is India's external debt right now?**

External Debt in India is $716.5B as of Dec 2024.

**What are the historical extremes for India's external debt?**

The all-time high is $716.5B (Dec 2024); the record low is $8.4B (Dec 1970), over a series starting in 1970.

**How often is this series updated?**

External Debt for India is a annual series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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