Belgium vs China: 16_International debt securities, all maturities
Belgium
212.39 billion
in 2026
China
250.50 billion
in 2026
Belgium rank
25th
China rank
23rd
16_International debt securities, all maturities over time
- Belgium
- China
How they compare
China currently reports 250.50 billion against 212.39 billion in Belgium, a difference of 38.10 billion.
That makes China's figure about 1.2 times Belgium's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 31 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Belgium ahead.
Belgium ranks 25th and China ranks 23rd of 154 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 3 and China in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | China | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18.80 billion | 13.02 billion | 5.78 billion | Belgium |
| 2000s | 51.63 billion | 14.38 billion | 37.25 billion | Belgium |
| 2010s | 151.84 billion | 86.72 billion | 65.12 billion | Belgium |
| 2020s | 181.11 billion | 239.77 billion | 58.66 billion | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 16_international debt securities, all maturities, Belgium or China?
- China, at 250.50 billion against 212.39 billion in Belgium as of 2026.
- What is the difference in 16_international debt securities, all maturities between Belgium and China?
- 38.10 billion, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and China?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2026.
- How do Belgium and China rank globally for 16_international debt securities, all maturities?
- Belgium ranks 25th and China ranks 23rd 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.