23:00 - 8.06.2026

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June 8, Fineko/abc.az. According to the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT), the country's total gross external debt stock decreased by 0.4% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2026, dropping to USD 518.5 billion.

ABC.AZ reports that during this period, short-term external debt fell by 0.5% to USD 166,6 billion, while long-term external debt eased by 0.3% to USD 351.9 billion.

Breakdown by Sub-sectors:

• Public Sector Debt: Declined by 3.3% to USD 192.2 billion;

• Private Sector Debt: Increased by 1.8% to USD 302.1 billion;

• CBRT External Liabilities: Decreased by 2.9% to USD 24.3 billion.

Currency Composition & Projections: In terms of currency distribution, US dollars accounted for 48,7% of the debt, followed by the Euro at 29.5%, the Turkish Lira at 11.7%, and other currencies at 10.2%. Debt repayment projections indicate that principal repayments are heavily concentrated in maturities of 24 months and over, whereas short-term (0–12 months) repayments are mostly driven by private sector loans.