14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 108.06 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in United Arab Emirates, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
In 2025, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in United Arab Emirates stood at 108.06 billion. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.0% on the previous year and up 143.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in United Arab Emirates peaked at 108.06 billion in 2025 and was at its lowest, 69.84 million, in 2001.
United Arab Emirates ranks 31st of 215 countries on this measure, 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 69.84 million | — |
| 2002 | 97.11 million | +39.0% |
| 2003 | 168.78 million | +73.8% |
| 2004 | 560.96 million | +232.4% |
| 2005 | 3.20 billion | +469.8% |
| 2006 | 14.22 billion | +344.7% |
| 2007 | 17.48 billion | +23.0% |
| 2008 | 16.78 billion | -4.0% |
| 2009 | 17.33 billion | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 22.71 billion | +31.1% |
| 2011 | 19.40 billion | -14.6% |
| 2012 | 35.98 billion | +85.5% |
| 2013 | 29.44 billion | -18.2% |
| 2014 | 38.41 billion | +30.4% |
| 2015 | 44.37 billion | +15.5% |
| 2016 | 43.45 billion | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 50.32 billion | +15.8% |
| 2018 | 69.31 billion | +37.8% |
| 2019 | 80.07 billion | +15.5% |
| 2020 | 82.89 billion | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 93.75 billion | +13.1% |
| 2022 | 85.69 billion | -8.6% |
| 2023 | 86.77 billion | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 98.29 billion | +13.3% |
| 2025 | 108.06 billion | +9.9% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 108.06 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.52 billion, 7.4× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 108.06 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.93 billion, 36.9× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in United Arab Emirates 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 | +469.8% | 560.96 million | 3.20 billion |
| 2006 | +344.7% | 3.20 billion | 14.22 billion |
| 2004 | +232.4% | 168.78 million | 560.96 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.77 billion | 69.84 million | 17.48 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 43.35 billion | 19.40 billion | 80.07 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 92.57 billion | 82.89 billion | 108.06 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More reference data data for United Arab Emirates
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0407 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4839 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1364 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0486 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0008 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in United Arab Emirates?
- 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in United Arab Emirates was 108.06 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 108.06 billion in 2025.
- What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 69.84 million in 2001.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 31st out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 143.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.