14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in China
China: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 562.44 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in China, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
In 2025, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in China stood at 562.44 billion.
That represents a change of up 5.1% on the previous year and up 120.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in China peaked at 694.25 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 6.43 billion, in 2002.
That places China 15th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7.18 billion | — |
| 2002 | 6.43 billion | -10.4% |
| 2003 | 7.21 billion | +12.1% |
| 2004 | 11.52 billion | +59.8% |
| 2005 | 16.08 billion | +39.6% |
| 2006 | 15.76 billion | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 21.50 billion | +36.5% |
| 2008 | 30.37 billion | +41.2% |
| 2009 | 29.83 billion | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 64.05 billion | +114.8% |
| 2011 | 104.61 billion | +63.3% |
| 2012 | 135.21 billion | +29.3% |
| 2013 | 188.71 billion | +39.6% |
| 2014 | 284.50 billion | +50.8% |
| 2015 | 255.40 billion | -10.2% |
| 2016 | 218.47 billion | -14.5% |
| 2017 | 205.92 billion | -5.7% |
| 2018 | 225.30 billion | +9.4% |
| 2019 | 283.23 billion | +25.7% |
| 2020 | 313.11 billion | +10.6% |
| 2021 | 694.25 billion | +121.7% |
| 2022 | 577.41 billion | -16.8% |
| 2023 | 436.93 billion | -24.3% |
| 2024 | 535.27 billion | +22.5% |
| 2025 | 562.44 billion | +5.1% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 562.44 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.52 billion, 368.9× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- China's 562.44 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 103.12 million, 5454.2× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.21 billion | 6.43 billion | 30.37 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 196.54 billion | 64.05 billion | 284.50 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 519.90 billion | 313.11 billion | 694.25 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near China
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in China?
- 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in China was 562.44 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 694.25 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.43 billion in 2002.
- How does China rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
- China ranks 15th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 120.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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.