Hong Kong vs Ireland: 18_International debt securities, short term

Hong Kong
122.73 billion
in 2026
Ireland
89.25 billion
in 2026
Hong Kong rank
11th
Ireland rank
13th

18_International debt securities, short term over time

  • Hong Kong
  • Ireland
050.0B100.0B150.0B200.0B250.0B199620112026

How they compare

Hong Kong currently reports 122.73 billion against 89.25 billion in Ireland, a difference of 33.48 billion.

That makes Hong Kong's figure about 1.4 times Ireland's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 31 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Ireland ahead.

Hong Kong ranks 11th and Ireland ranks 13th of 154 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Hong Kong averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Hong Kong Ireland Difference Ahead
1990s 4.44 billion 9.67 billion 5.23 billion Ireland
2000s 7.95 billion 112.00 billion 104.05 billion Ireland
2010s 54.87 billion 134.71 billion 79.84 billion Ireland
2020s 120.23 billion 87.39 billion 32.84 billion Hong Kong

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 18_international debt securities, short term, Hong Kong or Ireland?
Hong Kong, at 122.73 billion against 89.25 billion in Ireland as of 2026.
What is the difference in 18_international debt securities, short term between Hong Kong and Ireland?
33.48 billion, with Hong Kong ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Ireland?
31 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2026.
How do Hong Kong and Ireland rank globally for 18_international debt securities, short term?
Hong Kong ranks 11th and Ireland ranks 13th 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

Indicator
18_International debt securities, short term
Source
BIS
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
154 places, 4,212 data points, 1996–2026
Last refreshed

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.