14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 5.61 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Sri Lanka, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Sri Lanka is 5.61 billion, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 24.1% on the previous year and down 28.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Sri Lanka peaked at 12.14 billion in 2019 and was at its lowest, 117.55 million, in 2003.
Sri Lanka ranks 79th 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 Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 169.79 million | — |
| 2002 | 137.76 million | -18.9% |
| 2003 | 117.55 million | -14.7% |
| 2004 | 145.18 million | +23.5% |
| 2005 | 122.60 million | -15.6% |
| 2006 | 182.66 million | +49.0% |
| 2007 | 871.90 million | +377.3% |
| 2008 | 636.50 million | -27.0% |
| 2009 | 2.19 billion | +244.8% |
| 2010 | 3.80 billion | +73.2% |
| 2011 | 4.79 billion | +26.0% |
| 2012 | 5.96 billion | +24.5% |
| 2013 | 6.15 billion | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 7.92 billion | +28.9% |
| 2015 | 7.87 billion | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 7.32 billion | -6.9% |
| 2017 | 9.83 billion | +34.3% |
| 2018 | 11.58 billion | +17.8% |
| 2019 | 12.14 billion | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 7.73 billion | -36.3% |
| 2021 | 6.34 billion | -18.1% |
| 2022 | 2.69 billion | -57.5% |
| 2023 | 3.50 billion | +30.0% |
| 2024 | 4.52 billion | +29.3% |
| 2025 | 5.61 billion | +24.1% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 5.61 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.52 billion, 3.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 5.61 billion is above the median for South Asia, which is 92.18 million, 60.9× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Sri Lanka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +377.3% | 182.66 million | 871.90 million |
| 2009 | +244.8% | 636.50 million | 2.19 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 508.69 million | 117.55 million | 2.19 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 7.74 billion | 3.80 billion | 12.14 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.07 billion | 2.69 billion | 7.73 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
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More reference data data for Sri Lanka
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1608 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.316 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1784 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.539 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1604 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9713 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Sri Lanka?
- 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Sri Lanka was 5.61 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 12.14 billion in 2019.
- What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 117.55 million in 2003.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
- Sri Lanka ranks 79th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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.