14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Hong Kong

Hong Kong: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 159.84 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
159.84 billion
Change on year
up 5.6%
World rank
26th
of 213 countries
All-time high
171.02 billion
in 2023
All-time low
8.30 billion
in 2002
Years of data
25
2001–2025

14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Hong Kong, 2001–2025

050.0B100.0B150.0B2001201320252001: 16.9B2002: 8.3B2003: 10.8B2004: 15.7B2005: 17.7B2006: 20.6B2007: 20.2B2008: 17.2B2009: 14.7B2010: 24.1B2011: 26.8B2012: 42.0B2013: 37.2B2014: 57.9B2015: 74.1B2016: 82.2B2017: 99.8B2018: 119.6B2019: 135.2B2020: 135.9B2021: 156.7B2022: 166.2B2023: 171.0B2024: 151.3B2025: 159.8B

Source: IMF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Hong Kong is 159.84 billion, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 5.6% on the previous year and up 115.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Hong Kong peaked at 171.02 billion in 2023 and was at its lowest, 8.30 billion, in 2002.

Hong Kong ranks 26th of 213 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 15.79 billion 8.30 billion 20.64 billion 9
2010s 69.90 billion 24.13 billion 135.22 billion 10
2020s 156.84 billion 135.94 billion 171.02 billion 6

Countries ranked near Hong Kong

  1. 23 Mexico 218.62 billion compare
  2. 24 South Korea 185.74 billion compare
  3. 25 Brazil 174.55 billion compare
  4. 27 Portugal 129.97 billion compare
  5. 28 British Virgin Islands 128.46 billion compare
  6. 29 Bermuda 117.36 billion compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Hong Kong?
14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Hong Kong was 159.84 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Hong Kong?
The highest recorded value was 171.02 billion in 2023.
What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Hong Kong?
The lowest recorded value was 8.30 billion in 2002.
How does Hong Kong rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
Hong Kong ranks 26th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
Is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents rising or falling in Hong Kong?
Over the last ten years it is up 115.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hong Kong 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.