15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term was 854.67 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Saudi Arabia, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 854.67 million for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 49.9% on the previous year and up 189.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Saudi Arabia peaked at 1.71 billion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 700,000, in 2002.
Saudi Arabia ranks 49th 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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 205.40 million | — |
| 2002 | 700,000 | -99.7% |
| 2003 | 2.74 million | +291.1% |
| 2004 | 396.84 million | +14396.9% |
| 2005 | 331.66 million | -16.4% |
| 2006 | 360.94 million | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 488.28 million | +35.3% |
| 2008 | 700.77 million | +43.5% |
| 2009 | 243.90 million | -65.2% |
| 2010 | 447.01 million | +83.3% |
| 2011 | 1.13 billion | +151.8% |
| 2012 | 1.21 billion | +7.9% |
| 2013 | 616.40 million | -49.2% |
| 2014 | 361.27 million | -41.4% |
| 2015 | 294.85 million | -18.4% |
| 2016 | 415.24 million | +40.8% |
| 2017 | 422.93 million | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 152.20 million | -64.0% |
| 2019 | 132.85 million | -12.7% |
| 2020 | 260.30 million | +95.9% |
| 2021 | 959.66 million | +268.7% |
| 2022 | 646.93 million | -32.6% |
| 2023 | 1.03 billion | +59.2% |
| 2024 | 1.71 billion | +65.8% |
| 2025 | 854.67 million | -49.9% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 854.67 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 408.58 million, 2.1× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 854.67 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 38.31 million, 22.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Saudi Arabia 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 | +14396.9% | 2.74 million | 396.84 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 303.47 million | 700,000 | 700.77 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 518.23 million | 132.85 million | 1.21 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 909.75 million | 260.30 million | 1.71 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More reference data data for Saudi Arabia
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.64 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9641 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Saudi Arabia?
- 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Saudi Arabia was 854.67 million in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.71 billion in 2024.
- What is the lowest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 700,000 in 2002.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 49th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 189.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.