15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term was 30.48 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Hong Kong, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Hong Kong is 30.48 billion, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and up 29.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Hong Kong peaked at 44.36 billion in 2023 and was at its lowest, 504.77 million, in 2002.
That places Hong Kong 19th 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 Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 757.81 million | — |
| 2002 | 504.77 million | -33.4% |
| 2003 | 599.04 million | +18.7% |
| 2004 | 3.22 billion | +436.8% |
| 2005 | 689.85 million | -78.5% |
| 2006 | 1.24 billion | +79.7% |
| 2007 | 979.98 million | -21.0% |
| 2008 | 1.07 billion | +8.8% |
| 2009 | 813.58 million | -23.7% |
| 2010 | 2.91 billion | +258.0% |
| 2011 | 4.95 billion | +70.1% |
| 2012 | 10.95 billion | +120.9% |
| 2013 | 10.61 billion | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 22.28 billion | +110.0% |
| 2015 | 23.52 billion | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 20.54 billion | -12.7% |
| 2017 | 25.23 billion | +22.8% |
| 2018 | 28.74 billion | +13.9% |
| 2019 | 24.80 billion | -13.7% |
| 2020 | 24.21 billion | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 31.73 billion | +31.1% |
| 2022 | 38.65 billion | +21.8% |
| 2023 | 44.36 billion | +14.8% |
| 2024 | 30.29 billion | -31.7% |
| 2025 | 30.48 billion | +0.6% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 30.48 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 408.58 million, 74.6× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 30.48 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 344,879, 88385.2× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Hong Kong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +436.8% | 599.04 million | 3.22 billion |
| 2010 | +258.0% | 813.58 million | 2.91 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.10 billion | 504.77 million | 3.22 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 17.45 billion | 2.91 billion | 28.74 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.29 billion | 24.21 billion | 44.36 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Hong Kong?
- 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Hong Kong was 30.48 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 44.36 billion in 2023.
- What is the lowest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 504.77 million in 2002.
- How does Hong Kong rank for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term?
- Hong Kong ranks 19th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong 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.