14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Nigeria

Nigeria: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 21.11 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
21.11 billion
Change on year
up 52.1%
World rank
55th
of 213 countries
All-time high
21.30 billion
in 2019
All-time low
-1.23 billion
in 2009
Years of data
25
2001–2025

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

05.0B10.0B15.0B20.0B2001201320252001: 366.7M2002: 242.3M2003: 504.2M2004: 1.0B2005: 734.9M2006: 3.0B2007: 3.0B2008: 1.7B2009: -1.2B2010: 2.0B2011: 1.6B2012: 5.3B2013: 6.9B2014: 6.7B2015: 5.8B2016: 3.3B2017: 6.7B2018: 18.6B2019: 21.3B2020: 14.5B2021: 14.7B2022: 13.1B2023: 11.7B2024: 13.9B2025: 21.1B

Source: IMF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Nigeria is 21.11 billion, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 52.1% on the previous year and up 262.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Nigeria peaked at 21.30 billion in 2019 and was at its lowest, -1.23 billion, in 2009.

That places Nigeria 55th out of 213 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.03 billion -1.23 billion 3.01 billion 9
2010s 7.83 billion 1.62 billion 21.30 billion 10
2020s 14.85 billion 11.74 billion 21.11 billion 6

Countries ranked near Nigeria

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Frequently asked questions

What is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Nigeria?
14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Nigeria was 21.11 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 21.30 billion in 2019.
What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was -1.23 billion in 2009.
How does Nigeria rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
Nigeria ranks 55th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
Is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 262.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nigeria 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.