Guinea-Bissau’s public debt rose to USD 1.8 bln in 2024, up from USD 1.6 bln in 2023. The debt-to-GDP ratio stood at 79.5%, exceeding the 70% threshold set by the West African Economic and Monetary Union. Despite efforts to control debt growth, the country is approaching an unsustainable budget situation, with external debt accounting for USD 768.4 mln of the total.