14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Ethiopia

Ethiopia: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 281.80 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
281.80 million
Change on year
up 28.2%
World rank
136th
of 215 countries
All-time high
707.75 million
in 2018
All-time low
0
in 2001
Years of data
25
2001–2025

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

0200.0M400.0M600.0M800.0M2001201320252001: 02002: 02003: 02004: 02005: 02006: 02007: 815.0k2008: 4.2M2009: 55.7M2010: 100.1M2011: 85.5M2012: 78.4M2013: 41.9M2014: 11.0M2015: 657.1M2016: 538.6M2017: 665.9M2018: 707.7M2019: 600.5M2020: 610.1M2021: 589.0M2022: 280.7M2023: 287.2M2024: 219.8M2025: 281.8M

Source: IMF.

Analysis

In 2025, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Ethiopia stood at 281.80 million.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.2% on the previous year and down 57.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Ethiopia peaked at 707.75 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2001.

That places Ethiopia 136th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Ethiopia, year by year

Annual values for 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Ethiopia, 2001 to 2025.
Year Value Change
2001 0 —
2002 0 —
2003 0 —
2004 0 —
2005 0 —
2006 0 —
2007 814,962 —
2008 4.18 million +412.3%
2009 55.70 million +1234.2%
2010 100.12 million +79.7%
2011 85.46 million -14.6%
2012 78.42 million -8.2%
2013 41.95 million -46.5%
2014 10.96 million -73.9%
2015 657.10 million +5895.1%
2016 538.56 million -18.0%
2017 665.89 million +23.6%
2018 707.75 million +6.3%
2019 600.47 million -15.2%
2020 610.09 million +1.6%
2021 588.99 million -3.5%
2022 280.73 million -52.3%
2023 287.19 million +2.3%
2024 219.80 million -23.5%
2025 281.80 million +28.2%

Ethiopia compared with similar countries

  • Ethiopia's 281.80 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 13.12 million, 21.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Ethiopia's 281.80 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 188.63 million, 1.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Ethiopia 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.

YearChange FromTo
2015 +5895.1% 10.96 million 657.10 million
2009 +1234.2% 4.18 million 55.70 million
2008 +412.3% 814,962 4.18 million

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.74 million 0 55.70 million 9
2010s 348.67 million 10.96 million 707.75 million 10
2020s 378.10 million 219.80 million 610.09 million 6

Countries ranked near Ethiopia

  1. 133 San Marino 313.24 million compare
  2. 134 Turks and Caicos Islands 302.61 million compare
  3. 135 Tajikistan 298.29 million compare
  4. 137 Papua New Guinea 275.86 million compare
  5. 138 Aruba 255.66 million compare
  6. 139 Eswatini 237.28 million compare

See the full ranking of 215 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Ethiopia?
14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Ethiopia was 281.80 million in 2025, according to IMF.
What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Ethiopia?
The highest recorded value was 707.75 million in 2018.
What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Ethiopia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2001.
How does Ethiopia rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
Ethiopia ranks 136th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
Is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents rising or falling in Ethiopia?
Over the last ten years it is down 57.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ethiopia 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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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.