China vs Saudi Arabia: 16_International debt securities, all maturities
China
251.37 billion
in 2025
Saudi Arabia
179.93 billion
in 2025
China rank
23rd
Saudi Arabia rank
25th
16_International debt securities, all maturities over time
- China
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
China currently reports 251.37 billion against 179.93 billion in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 71.44 billion.
That makes China's figure about 1.4 times Saudi Arabia's.
Across all 30 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 23rd and Saudi Arabia ranks 25th of 153 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.02 billion | 0 | 13.02 billion | China |
| 2000s | 14.38 billion | 1.53 billion | 12.85 billion | China |
| 2010s | 86.75 billion | 19.21 billion | 67.54 billion | China |
| 2020s | 238.98 billion | 130.47 billion | 108.51 billion | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 16_international debt securities, all maturities, China or Saudi Arabia?
- China, at 251.37 billion against 179.93 billion in Saudi Arabia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in 16_international debt securities, all maturities between China and Saudi Arabia?
- 71.44 billion, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Saudi Arabia?
- 30 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2025.
- How do China and Saudi Arabia rank globally for 16_international debt securities, all maturities?
- China ranks 23rd and Saudi Arabia ranks 25th of 153 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.