15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Malaysia
Malaysia: 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term was 2.70 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Malaysia, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Malaysia is 2.70 billion, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 14.3% on the previous year and down 26.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Malaysia peaked at 26.18 billion in 2012 and was at its lowest, 307.87 million, in 2001.
Malaysia ranks 38th 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 Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 307.87 million | — |
| 2002 | 438.66 million | +42.5% |
| 2003 | 1.53 billion | +247.7% |
| 2004 | 5.05 billion | +231.1% |
| 2005 | 2.29 billion | -54.6% |
| 2006 | 3.53 billion | +53.7% |
| 2007 | 10.31 billion | +192.5% |
| 2008 | 2.67 billion | -74.1% |
| 2009 | 3.06 billion | +14.7% |
| 2010 | 8.27 billion | +170.2% |
| 2011 | 10.64 billion | +28.7% |
| 2012 | 26.18 billion | +146.1% |
| 2013 | 14.25 billion | -45.6% |
| 2014 | 11.08 billion | -22.2% |
| 2015 | 3.70 billion | -66.6% |
| 2016 | 2.43 billion | -34.4% |
| 2017 | 2.07 billion | -14.9% |
| 2018 | 1.78 billion | -13.7% |
| 2019 | 1.36 billion | -23.6% |
| 2020 | 1.24 billion | -9.0% |
| 2021 | 1.87 billion | +50.4% |
| 2022 | 1.69 billion | -9.5% |
| 2023 | 3.93 billion | +132.9% |
| 2024 | 2.36 billion | -39.9% |
| 2025 | 2.70 billion | +14.3% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 2.70 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.66 million, 579.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 2.70 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 344,879, 7837.5× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.24 billion | 307.87 million | 10.31 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 8.18 billion | 1.36 billion | 26.18 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.30 billion | 1.24 billion | 3.93 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Malaysia?
- 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Malaysia was 2.70 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 26.18 billion in 2012.
- What is the lowest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 307.87 million in 2001.
- How does Malaysia rank for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term?
- Malaysia ranks 38th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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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About this data
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.