Gabon’s Public Debt Climbs 23% to 8,780 Billion FCFA Amid Shift to Domestic Borrowing
- Gabon's outstanding public debt reached 8,780.3 billion FCFA by the end of December 2025, representing a 23% increase year-on-year, according to data reported by Daba Finance.
- The Gabonese government has pivoted away from international external financing to prioritize regional markets.
- According to Daba Finance, the 23% surge in outstanding debt is specifically tied to this sharp increase in domestic borrowing.
Gabon’s outstanding public debt reached 8,780.3 billion FCFA by the end of December 2025, representing a 23% increase year-on-year, according to data reported by Daba Finance. This rise was driven by a strategic shift in government financing, with the state increasing domestic borrowing and reducing its reliance on traditional external funding sources.
Shift Toward Regional Debt Markets
The Gabonese government has pivoted away from international external financing to prioritize regional markets. This transition contributed to the total debt figure of 8,780.3 billion FCFA recorded at the close of 2025.
According to Daba Finance, the 23% surge in outstanding debt is specifically tied to this sharp increase in domestic borrowing.
Economic Impact of Gabon’s Debt Growth
The 8,780.3 billion FCFA total represents the cumulative amount the state owes as of the December 2025 reporting period.