- Egypt – tops the list with over $7.2 billion in IMF credit, driven by multiple support programme aimed at managing currency pressures and external financing gaps.
- Côte d’Ivoire – ranks second with approximately $3.5–3.6 billion, as it continues IMF-backed efforts for fiscal management and growth.
- Kenya – holds around $2.86–2.87 billion, reflecting ongoing reforms to stabilize the currency and manage public spending.
- Ghana – has about $2.73 billion in outstanding debt, following a period of debt distress and restructuring under IMF programmes.
- Angola – owes roughly $2.30–2.44 billion, using IMF support to address oil revenue volatility and fiscal deficits.
- Democratic Republic of the Congo – carries around $2.20–2.22 billion in debt to support economic reforms and strengthen financial systems.
- Ethiopia – has about $1.76 billion in outstanding credit as it navigates economic adjustments and external debt challenges.
- Tanzania – owes approximately $1.34 billion, accessing IMF resources for recovery efforts and fiscal balance.
- Zambia – holds around $1.27 billion, remaining in a restructuring process tied to IMF support for debt sustainability.
- Cameroon – rounds out the list with about $1.15–1.18 billion in IMF exposure, reflecting efforts to manage deficits and improve public finance.
Source: Official IMF Data
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