14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 150,630 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Afghanistan, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Afghanistan is 150,630, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 96.5% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Afghanistan peaked at 46.73 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2001.
Afghanistan ranks 190th of 215 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 10,000 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 1.21 million | — |
| 2005 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 1.34 million | — |
| 2007 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 784,665 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 778,713 | — |
| 2013 | 353,000 | -54.7% |
| 2014 | 127,533 | -63.9% |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 20.38 million | — |
| 2017 | 46.73 million | +129.3% |
| 2018 | 802,716 | -98.3% |
| 2019 | 202,101 | -74.8% |
| 2020 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 191,716 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 23.37 million | — |
| 2024 | 4.28 million | -81.7% |
| 2025 | 150,630 | -96.5% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 150,630 is below the median for low income countries, which is 13.12 million, 1% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 150,630 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.93 billion, 0% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Afghanistan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +129.3% | 20.38 million | 46.73 million |
| 2013 | -54.7% | 778,713 | 353,000 |
| 2014 | -63.9% | 353,000 | 127,533 |
| 2019 | -74.8% | 802,716 | 202,101 |
| 2024 | -81.7% | 23.37 million | 4.28 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 285,347 | 0 | 1.34 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 7.02 million | 0 | 46.73 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.67 million | 0 | 23.37 million | 6 |
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More reference data data for Afghanistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8991 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4362 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 6.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.847 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.38 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Afghanistan?
- 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Afghanistan was 150,630 in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 46.73 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2001.
- How does Afghanistan rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
- Afghanistan ranks 190th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data are sourced from the IMF’s Coordinated Portfolio Investment Survey (CPIS) database. Individual economy data on debt securities held by nonresidents are derived from other economies’ CPIS creditor data. The relevant tables in the CPIS database are 1) derived portfolio investment liabilities: long-term debt securities; and 2) derived portfolio investment liabilities: short-term debt securities.