14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 275.86 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Papua New Guinea, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Papua New Guinea is 275.86 million, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.5% on the previous year and up 4,951.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Papua New Guinea peaked at 458.45 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.18 million, in 2001.
Papua New Guinea ranks 137th of 215 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.
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1.18 million | — |
| 2002 | 3.28 million | +177.1% |
| 2003 | 1.72 million | -47.4% |
| 2004 | 2.93 million | +69.8% |
| 2005 | 1.36 million | -53.6% |
| 2006 | 2.69 million | +98.0% |
| 2007 | 8.10 million | +201.6% |
| 2008 | 23.05 million | +184.7% |
| 2009 | 9.40 million | -59.2% |
| 2010 | 5.94 million | -36.8% |
| 2011 | 5.18 million | -12.9% |
| 2012 | 261.94 million | +4961.1% |
| 2013 | 309.98 million | +18.3% |
| 2014 | 28.83 million | -90.7% |
| 2015 | 5.46 million | -81.1% |
| 2016 | 4.67 million | -14.4% |
| 2017 | 5.21 million | +11.5% |
| 2018 | 4.66 million | -10.6% |
| 2019 | 458.45 million | +9731.3% |
| 2020 | 432.69 million | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 416.22 million | -3.8% |
| 2022 | 331.69 million | -20.3% |
| 2023 | 292.74 million | -11.7% |
| 2024 | 292.07 million | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 275.86 million | -5.5% |
Papua New Guinea compared with similar countries
- Papua New Guinea's 275.86 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 360.30 million, 77% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Papua New Guinea's 275.86 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 103.12 million, 2.7× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Papua New Guinea 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +9731.3% | 4.66 million | 458.45 million |
| 2012 | +4961.1% | 5.18 million | 261.94 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.97 million | 1.18 million | 23.05 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 109.03 million | 4.66 million | 458.45 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 340.21 million | 275.86 million | 432.69 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 134 Turks and Caicos Islands 302.61 million compare
- 135 Tajikistan 298.29 million compare
- 136 Ethiopia 281.80 million compare
- 138 Aruba 255.66 million compare
- 139 Eswatini 237.28 million compare
- 140 Antigua and Barbuda 213.88 million compare
More reference data data for Papua New Guinea
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2042 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0498 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3515 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0007 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3515 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6846 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5295 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2811 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0038 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Papua New Guinea?
- 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Papua New Guinea was 275.86 million in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 458.45 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.18 million in 2001.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 137th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,951.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea 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
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.