15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in India
India: 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term was 5.84 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in India, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
India recorded 5.84 billion for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in 2025.
That represents a change of down 29.8% on the previous year and down 54.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in India peaked at 25.45 billion in 2012 and was at its lowest, 162.91 million, in 2002.
India ranks 34th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 215.89 million | — |
| 2002 | 162.91 million | -24.5% |
| 2003 | 385.38 million | +136.6% |
| 2004 | 2.74 billion | +611.7% |
| 2005 | 2.06 billion | -24.8% |
| 2006 | 2.65 billion | +28.5% |
| 2007 | 4.77 billion | +80.0% |
| 2008 | 6.15 billion | +28.8% |
| 2009 | 6.42 billion | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 19.17 billion | +198.6% |
| 2011 | 22.73 billion | +18.5% |
| 2012 | 25.45 billion | +12.0% |
| 2013 | 10.17 billion | -60.0% |
| 2014 | 11.09 billion | +9.0% |
| 2015 | 12.86 billion | +16.0% |
| 2016 | 10.59 billion | -17.7% |
| 2017 | 9.55 billion | -9.8% |
| 2018 | 8.43 billion | -11.7% |
| 2019 | 6.95 billion | -17.6% |
| 2020 | 6.15 billion | -11.5% |
| 2021 | 6.51 billion | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 6.33 billion | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 7.44 billion | +17.5% |
| 2024 | 8.31 billion | +11.7% |
| 2025 | 5.84 billion | -29.8% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 5.84 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 316,940, 18414.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- India's 5.84 billion is above the median for South Asia, which is 9.98 million, 585.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in India 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 | +611.7% | 385.38 million | 2.74 billion |
| 2010 | +198.6% | 6.42 billion | 19.17 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.84 billion | 162.91 million | 6.42 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 13.70 billion | 6.95 billion | 25.45 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.76 billion | 5.84 billion | 8.31 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in India?
- 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in India was 5.84 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 25.45 billion in 2012.
- What is the lowest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 162.91 million in 2002.
- How does India rank for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term?
- India ranks 34th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.