15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Pakistan
Pakistan: 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term was 4.43 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Pakistan, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Pakistan is 4.43 billion, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 187.2% on the previous year and up 3,863.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Pakistan peaked at 4.83 billion in 2023 and was at its lowest, 200,000, in 2004.
That places Pakistan 36th 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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 21.76 million | — |
| 2002 | 22.57 million | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 32.22 million | +42.8% |
| 2004 | 200,000 | -99.4% |
| 2005 | 15.55 million | +7676.4% |
| 2006 | 41.93 million | +169.6% |
| 2007 | 75.12 million | +79.2% |
| 2008 | 46.84 million | -37.6% |
| 2009 | 38.57 million | -17.7% |
| 2010 | 7.48 million | -80.6% |
| 2011 | 15.92 million | +112.7% |
| 2012 | 13.19 million | -17.1% |
| 2013 | 299.01 million | +2167.2% |
| 2014 | 44.99 million | -85.0% |
| 2015 | 111.74 million | +148.4% |
| 2016 | 277.98 million | +148.8% |
| 2017 | 344.96 million | +24.1% |
| 2018 | 408.20 million | +18.3% |
| 2019 | 256.42 million | -37.2% |
| 2020 | 482.20 million | +88.0% |
| 2021 | 212.82 million | -55.9% |
| 2022 | 81.83 million | -61.5% |
| 2023 | 4.83 billion | +5803.4% |
| 2024 | 1.54 billion | -68.1% |
| 2025 | 4.43 billion | +187.2% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 4.43 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 316,940, 13973.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 4.43 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 38.31 million, 115.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Pakistan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +7676.4% | 200,000 | 15.55 million |
| 2023 | +5803.4% | 81.83 million | 4.83 billion |
| 2013 | +2167.2% | 13.19 million | 299.01 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.75 million | 200,000 | 75.12 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 177.99 million | 7.48 million | 408.20 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.93 billion | 81.83 million | 4.83 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More reference data data for Pakistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 91.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 260 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.79 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Pakistan?
- 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Pakistan was 4.43 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 4.83 billion in 2023.
- What is the lowest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 200,000 in 2004.
- How does Pakistan rank for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term?
- Pakistan ranks 36th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,863.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.