14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 45.31 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Saudi Arabia, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Saudi Arabia is 45.31 billion, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 1,211.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Saudi Arabia peaked at 45.31 billion in 2025 and was at its lowest, 6.86 million, in 2002.
That places Saudi Arabia 46th out of 215 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.
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1.39 billion | — |
| 2002 | 6.86 million | -99.5% |
| 2003 | 271.66 million | +3862.7% |
| 2004 | 1.31 billion | +383.4% |
| 2005 | 901.19 million | -31.4% |
| 2006 | 3.07 billion | +241.1% |
| 2007 | 4.01 billion | +30.5% |
| 2008 | 3.95 billion | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 3.51 billion | -11.1% |
| 2010 | 4.07 billion | +15.9% |
| 2011 | 3.39 billion | -16.6% |
| 2012 | 3.59 billion | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 1.82 billion | -49.4% |
| 2014 | 8.97 billion | +394.0% |
| 2015 | 3.46 billion | -61.5% |
| 2016 | 3.70 billion | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 6.00 billion | +62.2% |
| 2018 | 11.92 billion | +98.7% |
| 2019 | 15.74 billion | +32.0% |
| 2020 | 23.77 billion | +51.0% |
| 2021 | 29.17 billion | +22.7% |
| 2022 | 22.25 billion | -23.7% |
| 2023 | 31.93 billion | +43.5% |
| 2024 | 44.28 billion | +38.7% |
| 2025 | 45.31 billion | +2.3% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 45.31 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.52 billion, 3.1× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 45.31 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.93 billion, 15.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Saudi Arabia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +3862.7% | 6.86 million | 271.66 million |
| 2014 | +394.0% | 1.82 billion | 8.97 billion |
| 2004 | +383.4% | 271.66 million | 1.31 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.05 billion | 6.86 million | 4.01 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 6.27 billion | 1.82 billion | 15.74 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.78 billion | 22.25 billion | 45.31 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More reference data data for Saudi Arabia
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1771 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6194 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2207 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.64 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9641 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Saudi Arabia?
- 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Saudi Arabia was 45.31 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 45.31 billion in 2025.
- What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.86 million in 2002.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 46th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,211.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.