South Korea vs Mexico: 16_International debt securities, all maturities
South Korea
302.00 billion
in 2026
Mexico
331.48 billion
in 2026
South Korea rank
20th
Mexico rank
18th
16_International debt securities, all maturities over time
- South Korea
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 331.48 billion against 302.00 billion in South Korea, a difference of 29.48 billion.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.1 times South Korea's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 31 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Mexico ahead.
South Korea ranks 20th and Mexico ranks 18th of 154 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Mexico in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 42.49 billion | 70.35 billion | 27.86 billion | Mexico |
| 2000s | 68.98 billion | 68.04 billion | 936.20 million | South Korea |
| 2010s | 165.94 billion | 177.14 billion | 11.19 billion | Mexico |
| 2020s | 260.89 billion | 307.86 billion | 46.97 billion | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 16_international debt securities, all maturities, South Korea or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 331.48 billion against 302.00 billion in South Korea as of 2026.
- What is the difference in 16_international debt securities, all maturities between South Korea and Mexico?
- 29.48 billion, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Mexico?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2026.
- How do South Korea and Mexico rank globally for 16_international debt securities, all maturities?
- South Korea ranks 20th and Mexico ranks 18th 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.