16_International debt securities, all maturities in Belgium
Belgium: 16_International debt securities, all maturities was 212.39 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
212.39 billion
Change on year
up 14.3%
World rank
25th
of 154 countries
All-time high
212.39 billion
in 2026
All-time low
14.96 billion
in 2000
Years of data
31
1996–2026
16_International debt securities, all maturities in Belgium, 1996–2026
Source: BIS.
Analysis
In 2026, 16_international debt securities, all maturities in Belgium stood at 212.39 billion. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is up 14.3% on the previous year and up 37.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 16_international debt securities, all maturities in Belgium peaked at 212.39 billion in 2026 and was at its lowest, 14.96 billion, in 2000.
Belgium ranks 25th of 154 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
16_International debt securities, all maturities in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 22.42 billion | — |
| 1997 | 17.47 billion | -22.1% |
| 1998 | 18.59 billion | +6.4% |
| 1999 | 16.70 billion | -10.1% |
| 2000 | 14.96 billion | -10.4% |
| 2001 | 23.77 billion | +58.9% |
| 2002 | 29.73 billion | +25.1% |
| 2003 | 36.25 billion | +21.9% |
| 2004 | 42.83 billion | +18.2% |
| 2005 | 48.12 billion | +12.3% |
| 2006 | 50.81 billion | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 63.23 billion | +24.5% |
| 2008 | 88.27 billion | +39.6% |
| 2009 | 118.29 billion | +34.0% |
| 2010 | 146.72 billion | +24.0% |
| 2011 | 165.18 billion | +12.6% |
| 2012 | 140.63 billion | -14.9% |
| 2013 | 141.94 billion | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 163.45 billion | +15.2% |
| 2015 | 133.80 billion | -18.1% |
| 2016 | 154.30 billion | +15.3% |
| 2017 | 145.98 billion | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 168.01 billion | +15.1% |
| 2019 | 158.37 billion | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 157.36 billion | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 180.20 billion | +14.5% |
| 2022 | 176.91 billion | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 175.74 billion | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 179.32 billion | +2.0% |
| 2025 | 185.83 billion | +3.6% |
| 2026 | 212.39 billion | +14.3% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 212.39 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 76.50 billion, 2.8× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 212.39 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37.03 billion, 5.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18.80 billion | 16.70 billion | 22.42 billion | 4 |
| 2000s | 51.63 billion | 14.96 billion | 118.29 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 151.84 billion | 133.80 billion | 168.01 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 181.11 billion | 157.36 billion | 212.39 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More reference data data for Belgium
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1382 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7526 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 16_international debt securities, all maturities in Belgium?
- 16_international debt securities, all maturities in Belgium was 212.39 billion in 2026, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 16_international debt securities, all maturities recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 212.39 billion in 2026.
- What is the lowest 16_international debt securities, all maturities recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.96 billion in 2000.
- How does Belgium rank for 16_international debt securities, all maturities?
- Belgium ranks 25th out of 154 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 16_international debt securities, all maturities rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from BIS, published as part of 16_International debt securities, all maturities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data are derived from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) International Debt Securities Statistics.