14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Switzerland
Switzerland: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 232.00 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Switzerland, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
In 2025, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Switzerland stood at 232.00 billion.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 128.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Switzerland peaked at 250.84 billion in 2023 and was at its lowest, 17.15 billion, in 2001.
Switzerland ranks 21st of 215 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 17.15 billion | — |
| 2002 | 27.54 billion | +60.6% |
| 2003 | 25.61 billion | -7.0% |
| 2004 | 35.63 billion | +39.1% |
| 2005 | 38.77 billion | +8.8% |
| 2006 | 44.87 billion | +15.7% |
| 2007 | 57.88 billion | +29.0% |
| 2008 | 61.14 billion | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 74.76 billion | +22.3% |
| 2010 | 55.21 billion | -26.2% |
| 2011 | 83.86 billion | +51.9% |
| 2012 | 84.19 billion | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 79.12 billion | -6.0% |
| 2014 | 100.59 billion | +27.1% |
| 2015 | 101.77 billion | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 92.62 billion | -9.0% |
| 2017 | 123.65 billion | +33.5% |
| 2018 | 145.17 billion | +17.4% |
| 2019 | 148.72 billion | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 175.59 billion | +18.1% |
| 2021 | 217.57 billion | +23.9% |
| 2022 | 199.31 billion | -8.4% |
| 2023 | 250.84 billion | +25.9% |
| 2024 | 232.96 billion | -7.1% |
| 2025 | 232.00 billion | -0.4% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 232.00 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.52 billion, 16.0× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 232.00 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 10.86 billion, 21.4× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.59 billion | 17.15 billion | 74.76 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 101.49 billion | 55.21 billion | 148.72 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 218.05 billion | 175.59 billion | 250.84 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More reference data data for Switzerland
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2683 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.272 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Switzerland?
- 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Switzerland was 232.00 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 250.84 billion in 2023.
- What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.15 billion in 2001.
- How does Switzerland rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
- Switzerland ranks 21st out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 128.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.