14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Iran

Iran: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 53.09 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
53.09 million
Change on year
down 82.1%
World rank
153rd
of 213 countries
All-time high
1.74 billion
in 2007
All-time low
4.13 million
in 2014
Years of data
25
2001–2025

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

0500.0M1.0B1.5B2001201320252001: 233.3M2002: 293.5M2003: 259.8M2004: 1.2B2005: 327.9M2006: 1.7B2007: 1.7B2008: 602.6M2009: 424.7M2010: 284.8M2011: 323.5M2012: 194.3M2013: 30.7M2014: 4.1M2015: 1.4B2016: 20.3M2017: 145.2M2018: 23.7M2019: 25.6M2020: 30.2M2021: 83.9M2022: 85.8M2023: 159.3M2024: 295.8M2025: 53.1M

Source: IMF.

Analysis

In 2025, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Iran stood at 53.09 million.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 82.1% on the previous year and down 96.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Iran peaked at 1.74 billion in 2007 and was at its lowest, 4.13 million, in 2014.

Iran ranks 153rd of 213 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 753.38 million 233.30 million 1.74 billion 9
2010s 244.49 million 4.13 million 1.39 billion 10
2020s 118.02 million 30.20 million 295.80 million 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Iran?
14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Iran was 53.09 million in 2025, according to IMF.
What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Iran?
The highest recorded value was 1.74 billion in 2007.
What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Iran?
The lowest recorded value was 4.13 million in 2014.
How does Iran rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
Iran ranks 153rd out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
Is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents rising or falling in Iran?
Over the last ten years it is down 96.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran 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.