15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Singapore
Singapore: 15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term was 135.77 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
15_Debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Singapore, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Singapore is 135.77 billion, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 31.7% on the previous year and up 194.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Singapore peaked at 135.77 billion in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.23 billion, in 2001.
That places Singapore 7th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Singapore, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1.23 billion | — |
| 2002 | 2.11 billion | +71.2% |
| 2003 | 1.59 billion | -24.6% |
| 2004 | 1.42 billion | -10.7% |
| 2005 | 3.99 billion | +180.8% |
| 2006 | 3.93 billion | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 3.88 billion | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 2.49 billion | -35.9% |
| 2009 | 2.98 billion | +19.8% |
| 2010 | 6.62 billion | +122.4% |
| 2011 | 15.34 billion | +131.6% |
| 2012 | 19.51 billion | +27.2% |
| 2013 | 34.83 billion | +78.5% |
| 2014 | 44.54 billion | +27.9% |
| 2015 | 46.11 billion | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 23.95 billion | -48.1% |
| 2017 | 49.46 billion | +106.5% |
| 2018 | 66.92 billion | +35.3% |
| 2019 | 75.42 billion | +12.7% |
| 2020 | 63.39 billion | -15.9% |
| 2021 | 89.40 billion | +41.0% |
| 2022 | 100.53 billion | +12.4% |
| 2023 | 82.64 billion | -17.8% |
| 2024 | 103.07 billion | +24.7% |
| 2025 | 135.77 billion | +31.7% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 135.77 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 408.58 million, 332.3× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 135.77 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 344,879, 393683.0× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.62 billion | 1.23 billion | 3.99 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 38.27 billion | 6.62 billion | 75.42 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 95.80 billion | 63.39 billion | 135.77 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
More reference data data for Singapore
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0066 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0618 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0618 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0269 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0096 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0378 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2664 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0 (1992)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2567 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Singapore?
- 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term in Singapore was 135.77 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 135.77 billion in 2025.
- What is the lowest 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.23 billion in 2001.
- How does Singapore rank for 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term?
- Singapore ranks 7th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 15_debt securities held by nonresidents, total, short term rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is up 194.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore 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.