Argentina vs Portugal: 16_International debt securities, all maturities
Argentina
91.64 billion
in 2026
Portugal
79.44 billion
in 2026
Argentina rank
38th
Portugal rank
40th
16_International debt securities, all maturities over time
- Argentina
- Portugal
How they compare
Argentina currently reports 91.64 billion against 79.44 billion in Portugal, a difference of 12.21 billion.
That makes Argentina's figure about 1.2 times Portugal's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 31 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Argentina ahead.
Argentina ranks 38th and Portugal ranks 40th of 154 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Argentina averaged higher in 3 and Portugal in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 62.74 billion | 12.20 billion | 50.54 billion | Argentina |
| 2000s | 78.51 billion | 46.19 billion | 32.32 billion | Argentina |
| 2010s | 67.60 billion | 91.89 billion | 24.30 billion | Portugal |
| 2020s | 90.93 billion | 61.40 billion | 29.53 billion | Argentina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 16_international debt securities, all maturities, Argentina or Portugal?
- Argentina, at 91.64 billion against 79.44 billion in Portugal as of 2026.
- What is the difference in 16_international debt securities, all maturities between Argentina and Portugal?
- 12.21 billion, with Argentina ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Portugal?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2026.
- How do Argentina and Portugal rank globally for 16_international debt securities, all maturities?
- Argentina ranks 38th and Portugal ranks 40th of 154 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- BIS, published as 16_International debt securities, all maturities. 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 derived from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) International Debt Securities Statistics.