Total Debt for International Paper (IP)
According to International Paper's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported total debt is $10.80B USD. Total debt is the sum of short-term and long-term interest-bearing borrowings on the balance sheet (notes, bonds, term loans, lease liabilities). Useful for leverage and refinancing risk — combine with cash on hand for net debt, and see total liabilities for the broader obligations picture.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$10.80B
YoY change
+84.6%
5Y CAGR
-2.9%
Peak year (2016)
$17.60B
Latest annual
$10.80B
Total Debt history chart for International Paper (IP) from 1985 to 2025
Total Debt history table for International Paper (IP) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Total Debt | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10.80B | +84.6% | ||
| 2024 | $5.85B | -0.9% | ||
| 2023 | $5.91B | +0.7% | ||
| 2022 | $5.86B | +0.8% | ||
| 2021 | $5.82B | -53.6% | ||
| 2020 | $12.54B | -23.4% | ||
| 2019 | $16.37B | -3.4% | ||
| 2018 | $16.95B | -2.8% | ||
| 2017 | $17.45B | -0.9% | ||
| 2016 | $17.60B | +13.2% | ||
| 2015 | $15.55B | +36.1% | ||
| 2014 | $11.42B | -0.9% | ||
| 2013 | $11.53B | -5.3% | ||
| 2012 | $12.18B | +22.9% | ||
| 2011 | $9.91B | +14.3% | ||
| 2010 | $8.67B | -4.0% | ||
| 2009 | $9.03B | -25.2% | ||
| 2008 | $12.07B | +82.4% | ||
| 2007 | $6.62B | -8.3% | ||
| 2006 | $7.22B | -40.8% | ||
| 2005 | $12.20B | -12.0% | ||
| 2004 | $13.85B | -10.8% | ||
| 2003 | $15.54B | +4.6% | ||
| 2002 | $14.85B | -2.4% | ||
| 2001 | $15.22B | -8.1% | ||
| 2000 | $16.57B | +61.7% | ||
| 1999 | $10.24B | -6.2% | ||
| 1998 | $10.92B | +11.2% | ||
| 1997 | $9.82B | -5.9% | ||
| 1996 | $10.44B | +20.3% | ||
| 1995 | $8.68B | +32.6% | ||
| 1994 | $6.55B | +15.1% | ||
| 1993 | $5.69B | +4.4% | ||
| 1992 | $5.45B | +8.0% | ||
| 1991 | $5.05B | +20.7% | ||
| 1990 | $4.18B | +25.2% | ||
| 1989 | $3.34B | +58.7% | ||
| 1988 | $2.10B | -13.4% | ||
| 1987 | $2.43B | +12.7% | ||
| 1986 | $2.16B | +71.1% | ||
| 1985 | $1.26B | — |
Total Debt values are taken from International Paper's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, International Paper (IP) total debt totalled $10.80B – surged 84.6% year-over-year.
International Paper total debt compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is -2.9%, with a net decline across the window.
2016 marks the peak total debt at $17.60B, with the historical low of $1.26B recorded in 1985.
International Paper (IP) sits 7th of 8 Consumer Cyclical peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $37.05B.
International Paper Total Debt by Year
International Paper Total Debt 2025: $10.80B
International Paper total debt in 2025 was $10.80B, surged 84.6% from 2024.
International Paper Total Debt 2024: $5.85B
International Paper total debt in 2024 was $5.85B, edged down 0.9% below 2023.
International Paper Total Debt 2023: $5.91B
International Paper total debt in 2023 was $5.91B, edged up 0.7% from 2022.
International Paper Total Debt 2022: $5.86B
International Paper total debt in 2022 was $5.86B, edged up 0.8% from 2021.
International Paper Total Debt 2021: $5.82B
International Paper total debt in 2021 was $5.82B.
See more financial history for International Paper (IP).
Sector peers — Total Debt
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| Company | Total Debt | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $248.49B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $152.99B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $65.35B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $54.81B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $19.29B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $13.49B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $8.38B | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $5.38B | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is International Paper's total debt?
- Latest reported total debt for International Paper (IP) is $10.80B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has International Paper total debt changed year-over-year?
- International Paper (IP) total debt changed +84.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of International Paper total debt?
- International Paper (IP) total debt compound annual growth rate is -2.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did International Paper total debt hit its highest annual value?
- International Paper total debt reached its highest annual value of $17.60B in 2016.
What was International Paper total debt in 2024?
- International Paper (IP) total debt in 2024 was $5.85B.
What was International Paper total debt in 2025?
- International Paper (IP) total debt in 2025 was $10.80B.
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