BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 11. Iran’s external debt has increased by 21.7 percent by the end of the 5th month of the current Iranian year (August 22, 2025), compared to the same period last year (August 21, 2024).
Data obtained by Trend from the Central Bank (CBI) indicates that the nation’s external liabilities as of late August 2025 amounted to approximately $5.35 billion, reflecting an increase from roughly $4.4 billion at the conclusion of July 2024. Within this financial framework, $3.31 billion is allocated to short-term liabilities, whereas $2.04 billion pertains to long-term obligations.
Quantified in euros, Iran's external liabilities are
approximately €4.57 billion, comprising €2.83 billion in short-term
financial commitments and €1.74 billion in long-term fiscal
obligations.
The analysis indicates that Iran strategically opts to constrain
its borrowing for economic advancement, prioritizing the allocation
of domestic capital and leveraging private sector investments for
the financing of significant initiatives.
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