14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in China

China: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 562.44 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
562.44 billion
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
15th
of 213 countries
All-time high
694.25 billion
in 2021
All-time low
6.43 billion
in 2002
Years of data
25
2001–2025

14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in China, 2001–2025

0200.0B400.0B600.0B2001201320252001: 7.2B2002: 6.4B2003: 7.2B2004: 11.5B2005: 16.1B2006: 15.8B2007: 21.5B2008: 30.4B2009: 29.8B2010: 64.1B2011: 104.6B2012: 135.2B2013: 188.7B2014: 284.5B2015: 255.4B2016: 218.5B2017: 205.9B2018: 225.3B2019: 283.2B2020: 313.1B2021: 694.2B2022: 577.4B2023: 436.9B2024: 535.3B2025: 562.4B

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 213 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 12 Australia 821.33 billion compare
  2. 13 Ireland 711.82 billion compare
  3. 14 Belgium 587.26 billion compare
  4. 16 Sweden 429.72 billion compare
  5. 17 Austria 395.53 billion compare
  6. 18 Finland 327.90 billion compare

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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 213 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

Indicator
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents
Source
IMF
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
215 places, 5,330 data points, 1997–2025
Last refreshed

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.