China vs South Korea: 17_International debt securities, nonbanks
China
214.99 billion
in 2026
South Korea
165.99 billion
in 2026
China rank
19th
South Korea rank
22nd
17_International debt securities, nonbanks over time
- China
- South Korea
How they compare
China currently reports 214.99 billion against 165.99 billion in South Korea, a difference of 48.99 billion.
That makes China's figure about 1.3 times South Korea's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 37 shared years of data; in 1990 it was China ahead.
China ranks 19th and South Korea ranks 22nd of 155 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and South Korea in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.79 billion | 10.19 billion | 4.40 billion | South Korea |
| 2000s | 8.46 billion | 36.23 billion | 27.77 billion | South Korea |
| 2010s | 50.31 billion | 73.92 billion | 23.62 billion | South Korea |
| 2020s | 179.86 billion | 127.94 billion | 51.92 billion | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 17_international debt securities, nonbanks, China or South Korea?
- China, at 214.99 billion against 165.99 billion in South Korea as of 2026.
- What is the difference in 17_international debt securities, nonbanks between China and South Korea?
- 48.99 billion, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Korea?
- 37 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2026.
- How do China and South Korea rank globally for 17_international debt securities, nonbanks?
- China ranks 19th and South Korea ranks 22nd of 155 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- BIS, published as 17_International debt securities, nonbanks. 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, excluding bank issuers.