15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Iceland
Iceland: 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term was 29.01 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Iceland, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 29.01 million for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in 2025.
That represents a change of down 44.9% on the previous year and down 68.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Iceland peaked at 3.75 billion in 2006 and was at its lowest, 26.91 million, in 2019.
Iceland ranks 88th 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.
15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 179.07 million | — |
| 2002 | 502.84 million | +180.8% |
| 2003 | 1.05 billion | +109.3% |
| 2004 | 679.46 million | -35.5% |
| 2005 | 1.33 billion | +96.2% |
| 2006 | 3.75 billion | +181.1% |
| 2007 | 1.72 billion | -54.2% |
| 2008 | 1.12 billion | -34.9% |
| 2009 | 1.20 billion | +7.6% |
| 2010 | 320.23 million | -73.3% |
| 2011 | 322.40 million | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 278.39 million | -13.7% |
| 2013 | 265.08 million | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 73.32 million | -72.3% |
| 2015 | 91.56 million | +24.9% |
| 2016 | 398.98 million | +335.7% |
| 2017 | 477.57 million | +19.7% |
| 2018 | 89.78 million | -81.2% |
| 2019 | 26.91 million | -70.0% |
| 2020 | 29.44 million | +9.4% |
| 2021 | 28.34 million | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 96.36 million | +239.9% |
| 2023 | 100.28 million | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 52.66 million | -47.5% |
| 2025 | 29.01 million | -44.9% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 29.01 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 408.58 million, 7% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 29.01 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 41.81 million, 69% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.28 billion | 179.07 million | 3.75 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 234.42 million | 26.91 million | 477.57 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 56.01 million | 28.34 million | 100.28 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More reference data data for Iceland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0288 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0708 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0964 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2576 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7664 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0005 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Iceland?
- 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Iceland was 29.01 million in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 3.75 billion in 2006.
- What is the lowest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.91 million in 2019.
- How does Iceland rank for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term?
- Iceland ranks 88th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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.