Latin America and the Caribbean Standardized Public Debt Database: Data as of December 2022
Metadata & use
| Identifier | https://doi.org/10.60966/w8c5-4e19 |
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| License | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International |
| Citation |
Latin American and Caribbean Public Debt Management Specialists Group (2023). Latin America and the Caribbean Standardized Public Debt Database: Data as of December 2022. IDB Open Data. https://doi.org/10.60966/w8c5-4e19 |
| Published date | 2023-06-21 |
| Modified date | 2026-06-25 |
| Tags/Keywords | Debt · Debt Management · Financial Markets · Public Debt · Sovereign Debt |
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| In Series | Latin America and the Caribbean Standardized Public Debt Databases |
| Temporal coverage | 2006-2022 |
| Country |
Argentina
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Trinidad & Tobago
Uruguay
Venezuela
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| Region | Latin America and the Caribbean |
| Publisher |
Inter-American Development Bank
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| Author |
Latin American and Caribbean Public Debt Management Specialists Group
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| Data collection type | Administrative Data |
| Statistical type | Panel Data |
| Data structure | Structured Data |
| Data notes |
What does this database contain?It compiles standardized statistics on sovereign debt issuances for Latin America and the Caribbean, classified by legislation, creditor, currency, and maturity, among other dimensions, for 26 countries. What time period and frequency does the data cover?The database contains biannual data running from 2006 through December 2022. How is the sovereign debt data classified?The data is classified by legislation, creditor, currency, and maturity, among other dimensions. How is the data collected?The information is provided by the public debt offices of LAC countries in response to a questionnaire specifically designed to allow comparability of data. Responding to the questionnaire is non-compulsory. Why is standardized public debt data important?The availability of valid, comparable, and standardized public debt data is essential for implementing sound policies in LAC countries and for conducting cross-country comparisons. Who is this database intended for?It is intended for debt managers, policymakers, and other actors in financial markets who need to analyze the evolution and composition of public debt in the region. Which countries are covered?The database covers 26 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean, including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru, among others. In what formats is the dataset available?The dataset is available as an Excel (XLSX) file and a PDF document. Under what license is the dataset available?The dataset is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. How do I cite this dataset?Latin American and Caribbean Public Debt Management Specialists Group (2023). Latin America and the Caribbean Standardized Public Debt Database: Data as of December 2022. IDB Open Data. https://doi.org/10.60966/w8c5-4e19 |