14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 415.65 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Puerto Rico, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
In 2025, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Puerto Rico stood at 415.65 million.
The figure is up 69.7% on the previous year and up 116.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Puerto Rico peaked at 2.07 billion in 2007 and was at its lowest, 7.25 million, in 2001.
That places Puerto Rico 126th out of 215 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.
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7.25 million | — |
| 2002 | 9.94 million | +37.0% |
| 2003 | 26.15 million | +163.1% |
| 2004 | 59.65 million | +128.1% |
| 2005 | 1.27 billion | +2026.2% |
| 2006 | 955.23 million | -24.7% |
| 2007 | 2.07 billion | +117.0% |
| 2008 | 61.08 million | -97.1% |
| 2009 | 11.58 million | -81.0% |
| 2010 | 22.09 million | +90.7% |
| 2011 | 300.75 million | +1261.6% |
| 2012 | 150.29 million | -50.0% |
| 2013 | 57.69 million | -61.6% |
| 2014 | 143.19 million | +148.2% |
| 2015 | 191.72 million | +33.9% |
| 2016 | 1.38 billion | +619.4% |
| 2017 | 715.91 million | -48.1% |
| 2018 | 357.97 million | -50.0% |
| 2019 | 1.16 billion | +223.6% |
| 2020 | 462.83 million | -60.0% |
| 2021 | 1.12 billion | +141.5% |
| 2022 | 1.11 billion | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 106.08 million | -90.5% |
| 2024 | 244.87 million | +130.8% |
| 2025 | 415.65 million | +69.7% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 415.65 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 14.52 billion, 3% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 415.65 million is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.84 billion, 23% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Puerto Rico 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +2026.2% | 59.65 million | 1.27 billion |
| 2011 | +1261.6% | 22.09 million | 300.75 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 496.90 million | 7.25 million | 2.07 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 447.72 million | 22.09 million | 1.38 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 576.79 million | 106.08 million | 1.12 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
- 123 Mozambique 475.44 million compare
- 124 Botswana 435.95 million compare
- 125 Democratic Republic of Congo 434.79 million compare
- 127 Kyrgyzstan 405.62 million compare
- 128 Belarus 405.59 million compare
- 129 Bosnia and Herzegovina 386.10 million compare
More reference data data for Puerto Rico
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0791 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2501 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1709 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2501 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Agricultural Soils 326.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 326.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 36.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0002 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Puerto Rico?
- 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Puerto Rico was 415.65 million in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 2.07 billion in 2007.
- What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.25 million in 2001.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
- Puerto Rico ranks 126th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 116.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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.