United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland vs United States of America: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents over time
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- United States of America
How they compare
United States of America currently reports 11.44 trillion against 2.65 trillion in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 8.79 trillion.
That makes United States of America's figure about 4.3 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 3rd and United States of America ranks 1st of 214 countries.
United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.37 trillion | 3.75 trillion | 2.38 trillion | United States of America |
| 2010s | 1.96 trillion | 6.52 trillion | 4.56 trillion | United States of America |
| 2020s | 2.38 trillion | 9.71 trillion | 7.33 trillion | United States of America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 14_debt securities held by nonresidents, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or United States of America?
- United States of America, at 11.44 trillion against 2.65 trillion in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in 14_debt securities held by nonresidents between United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America?
- 8.79 trillion, with United States of America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2025.
- How do United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America rank globally for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 3rd and United States of America ranks 1st of 214 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.