15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term was 29.40 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Costa Rica, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
In 2025, 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Costa Rica stood at 29.40 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.8% on the previous year and down 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Costa Rica peaked at 125.39 million in 2012 and was at its lowest, 3.62 million, in 2009.
That places Costa Rica 87th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 60.00 million | — |
| 2002 | 106.60 million | +77.7% |
| 2003 | 106.55 million | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 94.84 million | -11.0% |
| 2005 | 58.70 million | -38.1% |
| 2006 | 64.38 million | +9.7% |
| 2007 | 54.00 million | -16.1% |
| 2008 | 11.94 million | -77.9% |
| 2009 | 3.62 million | -69.7% |
| 2010 | 45.51 million | +1156.5% |
| 2011 | 66.19 million | +45.4% |
| 2012 | 125.39 million | +89.5% |
| 2013 | 4.37 million | -96.5% |
| 2014 | 20.48 million | +369.0% |
| 2015 | 34.13 million | +66.6% |
| 2016 | 50.35 million | +47.5% |
| 2017 | 56.78 million | +12.8% |
| 2018 | 37.85 million | -33.3% |
| 2019 | 23.23 million | -38.6% |
| 2020 | 9.92 million | -57.3% |
| 2021 | 12.25 million | +23.5% |
| 2022 | 16.41 million | +34.0% |
| 2023 | 22.87 million | +39.4% |
| 2024 | 24.76 million | +8.3% |
| 2025 | 29.40 million | +18.8% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 29.40 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 408.58 million, 7% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 29.40 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 9.23 million, 3.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Costa Rica 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +1156.5% | 3.62 million | 45.51 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 62.29 million | 3.62 million | 106.60 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 46.43 million | 4.37 million | 125.39 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.27 million | 9.92 million | 29.40 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
More reference data data for Costa Rica
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.406 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0167 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.27 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.3161 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0907 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Costa Rica?
- 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Costa Rica was 29.40 million in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 125.39 million in 2012.
- What is the lowest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.62 million in 2009.
- How does Costa Rica rank for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term?
- Costa Rica ranks 87th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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.