15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in South Korea
South Korea: 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term was 16.90 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in South Korea, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
In 2025, 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in South Korea stood at 16.90 billion.
The figure is down 37.2% on the previous year and down 7.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in South Korea peaked at 27.40 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.06 billion, in 2001.
That places South Korea 25th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2.06 billion | — |
| 2002 | 2.67 billion | +29.4% |
| 2003 | 2.12 billion | -20.6% |
| 2004 | 2.68 billion | +26.2% |
| 2005 | 3.61 billion | +34.9% |
| 2006 | 4.46 billion | +23.5% |
| 2007 | 9.77 billion | +119.1% |
| 2008 | 9.67 billion | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 18.84 billion | +95.0% |
| 2010 | 17.00 billion | -9.8% |
| 2011 | 19.15 billion | +12.6% |
| 2012 | 22.19 billion | +15.9% |
| 2013 | 13.68 billion | -38.4% |
| 2014 | 13.42 billion | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 18.34 billion | +36.6% |
| 2016 | 9.39 billion | -48.8% |
| 2017 | 11.12 billion | +18.4% |
| 2018 | 12.24 billion | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 13.27 billion | +8.4% |
| 2020 | 16.79 billion | +26.5% |
| 2021 | 27.40 billion | +63.2% |
| 2022 | 22.69 billion | -17.2% |
| 2023 | 21.25 billion | -6.4% |
| 2024 | 26.90 billion | +26.6% |
| 2025 | 16.90 billion | -37.2% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 16.90 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 408.58 million, 41.4× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 16.90 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 344,879, 48993.7× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.21 billion | 2.06 billion | 18.84 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 14.98 billion | 9.39 billion | 22.19 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.99 billion | 16.79 billion | 27.40 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in South Korea?
- 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in South Korea was 16.90 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 27.40 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.06 billion in 2001.
- How does South Korea rank for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term?
- South Korea ranks 25th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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.