14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 10.71 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Zimbabwe, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 10.71 million for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of down 96.7% on the previous year and down 91.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Zimbabwe peaked at 881.93 million in 2012 and was at its lowest, 10.71 million, in 2025.
That places Zimbabwe 169th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 58.93 million | — |
| 2002 | 67.31 million | +14.2% |
| 2003 | 83.97 million | +24.7% |
| 2004 | 62.05 million | -26.1% |
| 2005 | 47.00 million | -24.3% |
| 2006 | 71.73 million | +52.6% |
| 2007 | 46.00 million | -35.9% |
| 2008 | 38.69 million | -15.9% |
| 2009 | 79.43 million | +105.3% |
| 2010 | 113.35 million | +42.7% |
| 2011 | 124.31 million | +9.7% |
| 2012 | 881.93 million | +609.4% |
| 2013 | 251.18 million | -71.5% |
| 2014 | 237.99 million | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 123.01 million | -48.3% |
| 2016 | 126.82 million | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 148.45 million | +17.1% |
| 2018 | 129.78 million | -12.6% |
| 2019 | 68.86 million | -46.9% |
| 2020 | 195.68 million | +184.2% |
| 2021 | 59.76 million | -69.5% |
| 2022 | 407.43 million | +581.8% |
| 2023 | 327.31 million | -19.7% |
| 2024 | 321.03 million | -1.9% |
| 2025 | 10.71 million | -96.7% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 10.71 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 360.30 million, 3% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 10.71 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 188.63 million, 6% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +609.4% | 124.31 million | 881.93 million |
| 2022 | +581.8% | 59.76 million | 407.43 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 61.68 million | 38.69 million | 83.97 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 220.57 million | 68.86 million | 881.93 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 220.32 million | 10.71 million | 407.43 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1903 (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2726 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8086 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies -0.5886 (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Urban area long term, annual growth rate 1.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban area long term, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban area long term, per capita 0.0002 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Zimbabwe?
- 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Zimbabwe was 10.71 million in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 881.93 million in 2012.
- What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.71 million in 2025.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
- Zimbabwe ranks 169th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 91.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.