14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Mexico

Mexico: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 218.62 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
218.62 billion
Change on year
up 9.9%
World rank
23rd
of 213 countries
All-time high
270.19 billion
in 2021
All-time low
44.94 billion
in 2001
Years of data
25
2001–2025

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

50.0B100.0B150.0B200.0B250.0B2001201320252001: 44.9B2002: 45.6B2003: 53.5B2004: 56.4B2005: 64.8B2006: 59.1B2007: 59.5B2008: 50.0B2009: 56.1B2010: 91.4B2011: 123.1B2012: 192.0B2013: 166.6B2014: 215.2B2015: 232.3B2016: 245.3B2017: 251.2B2018: 261.4B2019: 269.7B2020: 239.7B2021: 270.2B2022: 196.2B2023: 214.5B2024: 198.9B2025: 218.6B

Source: IMF.

Analysis

In 2025, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Mexico stood at 218.62 billion.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.9% on the previous year and down 5.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Mexico peaked at 270.19 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 44.94 billion, in 2001.

That places Mexico 23rd out of 213 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 54.44 billion 44.94 billion 64.81 billion 9
2010s 204.83 billion 91.44 billion 269.72 billion 10
2020s 223.01 billion 196.24 billion 270.19 billion 6

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 20 Norway 284.10 billion compare
  2. 21 Switzerland 232.00 billion compare
  3. 22 Denmark 231.50 billion compare
  4. 24 South Korea 185.74 billion compare
  5. 25 Brazil 174.55 billion compare
  6. 26 Hong Kong 159.84 billion compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Mexico?
14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Mexico was 218.62 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 270.19 billion in 2021.
What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 44.94 billion in 2001.
How does Mexico rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
Mexico ranks 23rd out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
Is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico 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.