Argentina, Ukraine and Pakistan Lead Countries Owing the IMF in 2026

Argentina has the largest outstanding IMF credit at $56.8 billion as of October 5, 2026. Ukraine follows with $14.4 billion, while Pakistan owes $10.8 billion and Egypt owes $10.6 billion. Other major borrowers include Ecuador ($9.4 billion), Côte d’Ivoire ($5.6 billion), Ghana ($4.0 billion), Kenya ($3.8 billion), DR Congo ($3.3 billion), Sri Lanka ($3.0 billion) and Angola ($2.9 billion). The list also includes Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zambia, Cameroon, Uganda, Benin and Senegal. Figures are based on outstanding IMF credit data compiled from IMF records.

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