Key points
- 85 institutions in 63 countries used DMFAS in 2025.
- Nearly two thirds are low-income or lower-middle-income countries, while more than half of all least developed countries rely on DMFAS to manage public debt.
- 95% of countries using DMFAS maintained comprehensive central government external debt records in the system, while 91% reported to the World Bank’s Debtor Reporting System.
- DMFAS 7 launched in March 2025 and was installed in Rwanda, South Sudan and Zambia by year-end.
In a global environment marked by rising debt vulnerabilities, debt sustainability and transparency remain pressing concerns. Countries are managing increasingly complex debt portfolios while facing growing demands for reliable debt information.
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