China vs United Arab Emirates: 18_International debt securities, short term
China
56.23 billion
in 2026
United Arab Emirates
42.51 billion
in 2026
China rank
19th
United Arab Emirates rank
22nd
18_International debt securities, short term over time
- China
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
China currently reports 56.23 billion against 42.51 billion in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 13.72 billion.
That makes China's figure about 1.3 times United Arab Emirates's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 31 shared years of data; in 1996 it was China ahead.
China ranks 19th and United Arab Emirates ranks 22nd of 154 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, China averaged higher in 2 and United Arab Emirates in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.57 billion | 0 | 1.57 billion | China |
| 2000s | 1.61 billion | 2.76 billion | 1.16 billion | United Arab Emirates |
| 2010s | 13.96 billion | 15.33 billion | 1.37 billion | United Arab Emirates |
| 2020s | 52.74 billion | 32.54 billion | 20.20 billion | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 18_international debt securities, short term, China or United Arab Emirates?
- China, at 56.23 billion against 42.51 billion in United Arab Emirates as of 2026.
- What is the difference in 18_international debt securities, short term between China and United Arab Emirates?
- 13.72 billion, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and United Arab Emirates?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2026.
- How do China and United Arab Emirates rank globally for 18_international debt securities, short term?
- China ranks 19th and United Arab Emirates ranks 22nd of 154 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- BIS, published as 18_International debt securities, short term. 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 and cover securities with original maturity of up to 12 months.