American Samoa vs French Polynesia: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents over time
- American Samoa
- French Polynesia
How they compare
American Samoa currently reports 2.16 million against 1.72 million in French Polynesia, a difference of 436,710.
That makes American Samoa's figure about 1.3 times French Polynesia's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2001 it was American Samoa ahead.
American Samoa ranks 181st and French Polynesia ranks 183rd of 213 countries.
French Polynesia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | American Samoa | French Polynesia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.43 million | 28.65 million | 23.22 million | French Polynesia |
| 2010s | 883,284 | 43.71 million | 42.83 million | French Polynesia |
| 2020s | 1.66 million | 16.81 million | 15.15 million | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 14_debt securities held by nonresidents, American Samoa or French Polynesia?
- American Samoa, at 2.16 million against 1.72 million in French Polynesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in 14_debt securities held by nonresidents between American Samoa and French Polynesia?
- 436,710, with American Samoa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for American Samoa and French Polynesia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2025.
- How do American Samoa and French Polynesia rank globally for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
- American Samoa ranks 181st and French Polynesia ranks 183rd of 213 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- IMF, published as 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The data are sourced from the IMF’s Coordinated Portfolio Investment Survey (CPIS) database. Individual economy data on debt securities held by nonresidents are derived from other economies’ CPIS creditor data. The relevant tables in the CPIS database are 1) derived portfolio investment liabilities: long-term debt securities; and 2) derived portfolio investment liabilities: short-term debt securities.