15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Romania

Romania: 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term was 185.20 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
185.20 million
Change on year
down 19.5%
World rank
63rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
1.10 billion
in 2010
All-time low
4.29 million
in 2001
Years of data
25
2001–2025

15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Romania, 2001–2025

0250.0M500.0M750.0M1.0B2001201320252001: 4.3M2002: 22.6M2003: 37.4M2004: 10.4M2005: 194.6M2006: 111.8M2007: 99.3M2008: 31.9M2009: 575.1M2010: 1.1B2011: 1.1B2012: 238.1M2013: 422.1M2014: 199.9M2015: 125.8M2016: 32.2M2017: 74.2M2018: 117.9M2019: 171.4M2020: 188.6M2021: 76.9M2022: 86.1M2023: 134.1M2024: 230.0M2025: 185.2M

Source: IMF.

Analysis

In 2025, 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Romania stood at 185.20 million.

The figure is down 19.5% on the previous year and up 47.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Romania peaked at 1.10 billion in 2010 and was at its lowest, 4.29 million, in 2001.

That places Romania 63rd out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 Romania, year by year

Annual values for 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Romania, 2001 to 2025.
Year Value Change
2001 4.29 million —
2002 22.55 million +426.0%
2003 37.39 million +65.8%
2004 10.41 million -72.2%
2005 194.64 million +1769.4%
2006 111.78 million -42.6%
2007 99.31 million -11.2%
2008 31.86 million -67.9%
2009 575.14 million +1705.0%
2010 1.10 billion +90.8%
2011 1.09 billion -1.0%
2012 238.12 million -78.1%
2013 422.11 million +77.3%
2014 199.87 million -52.6%
2015 125.81 million -37.1%
2016 32.19 million -74.4%
2017 74.25 million +130.7%
2018 117.94 million +58.8%
2019 171.42 million +45.3%
2020 188.65 million +10.1%
2021 76.85 million -59.3%
2022 86.08 million +12.0%
2023 134.09 million +55.8%
2024 229.96 million +71.5%
2025 185.20 million -19.5%

Romania compared with similar countries

  • Romania's 185.20 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 408.58 million, 45% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
  • Romania's 185.20 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 41.81 million, 4.4× the median. (56 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Romania 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.

YearChange FromTo
2005 +1769.4% 10.41 million 194.64 million
2009 +1705.0% 31.86 million 575.14 million

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 120.82 million 4.29 million 575.14 million 9
2010s 356.56 million 32.19 million 1.10 billion 10
2020s 150.14 million 76.85 million 229.96 million 6

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 60 Slovakia 212.70 million compare
  2. 61 Argentina 192.43 million compare
  3. 62 Croatia 189.21 million compare
  4. 64 Colombia 184.73 million compare
  5. 65 Netherlands Antilles 156.47 million compare
  6. 66 Bangladesh 134.89 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Romania?
15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Romania was 185.20 million in 2025, according to IMF.
What is the highest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 1.10 billion in 2010.
What is the lowest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 4.29 million in 2001.
How does Romania rank for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term?
Romania ranks 63rd out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
Is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 47.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Romania 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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15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term
Source
IMF
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
215 places, 5,327 data points, 2001–2025
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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.