14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Uruguay
Uruguay: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 14.86 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Uruguay, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Uruguay is 14.86 billion, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.7% on the previous year and up 26.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Uruguay peaked at 19.59 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.33 billion, in 2002.
Uruguay ranks 57th 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 Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1.83 billion | — |
| 2002 | 1.33 billion | -27.2% |
| 2003 | 1.76 billion | +31.8% |
| 2004 | 2.62 billion | +49.3% |
| 2005 | 3.13 billion | +19.3% |
| 2006 | 4.66 billion | +48.9% |
| 2007 | 5.90 billion | +26.5% |
| 2008 | 4.24 billion | -28.0% |
| 2009 | 4.98 billion | +17.4% |
| 2010 | 5.43 billion | +9.0% |
| 2011 | 7.43 billion | +36.8% |
| 2012 | 10.07 billion | +35.6% |
| 2013 | 9.94 billion | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 11.39 billion | +14.6% |
| 2015 | 11.78 billion | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 10.08 billion | -14.4% |
| 2017 | 10.85 billion | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 12.82 billion | +18.2% |
| 2019 | 12.71 billion | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 15.24 billion | +19.9% |
| 2021 | 19.59 billion | +28.5% |
| 2022 | 17.39 billion | -11.2% |
| 2023 | 13.77 billion | -20.8% |
| 2024 | 14.60 billion | +6.1% |
| 2025 | 14.86 billion | +1.7% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 14.86 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.52 billion, 1.0× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 14.86 billion is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.84 billion, 8.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.39 billion | 1.33 billion | 5.90 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 10.25 billion | 5.43 billion | 12.82 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.91 billion | 13.77 billion | 19.59 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Uruguay?
- 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Uruguay was 14.86 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 19.59 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.33 billion in 2002.
- How does Uruguay rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
- Uruguay ranks 57th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.