15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands: 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term was 23.58 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Cayman Islands, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Cayman Islands is 23.58 billion, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 7.0% on the previous year and up 119.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Cayman Islands peaked at 75.32 billion in 2006 and was at its lowest, 7.64 billion, in 2016.
That places Cayman Islands 21st out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Cayman Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 23.30 billion | — |
| 2002 | 31.59 billion | +35.6% |
| 2003 | 26.17 billion | -17.2% |
| 2004 | 38.90 billion | +48.7% |
| 2005 | 57.88 billion | +48.8% |
| 2006 | 75.32 billion | +30.1% |
| 2007 | 70.79 billion | -6.0% |
| 2008 | 46.00 billion | -35.0% |
| 2009 | 30.61 billion | -33.5% |
| 2010 | 21.03 billion | -31.3% |
| 2011 | 19.45 billion | -7.5% |
| 2012 | 18.20 billion | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 19.41 billion | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 17.05 billion | -12.2% |
| 2015 | 10.73 billion | -37.0% |
| 2016 | 7.64 billion | -28.8% |
| 2017 | 17.37 billion | +127.2% |
| 2018 | 16.77 billion | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 16.38 billion | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 19.29 billion | +17.7% |
| 2021 | 24.64 billion | +27.7% |
| 2022 | 22.99 billion | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 26.98 billion | +17.4% |
| 2024 | 22.03 billion | -18.3% |
| 2025 | 23.58 billion | +7.0% |
Cayman Islands compared with similar countries
- Cayman Islands's 23.58 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 408.58 million, 57.7× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Cayman Islands's 23.58 billion is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 9.23 million, 2553.3× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44.51 billion | 23.30 billion | 75.32 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 16.40 billion | 7.64 billion | 21.03 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.25 billion | 19.29 billion | 26.98 billion | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Cayman Islands?
- 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Cayman Islands was 23.58 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Cayman Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 75.32 billion in 2006.
- What is the lowest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Cayman Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.64 billion in 2016.
- How does Cayman Islands rank for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term?
- Cayman Islands ranks 21st out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term rising or falling in Cayman Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 119.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cayman Islands data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Short-term debt securities cover such instruments as treasury bills, commercial paper, and bankers' acceptances that usually give the holder the unconditional right to a stated fixed sum of money on a specified date. These instruments are usually traded on organized markets at a discount and have an original term to maturity of one year or less.