16_International debt securities, all maturities in China
China: 16_International debt securities, all maturities was 250.50 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
250.50 billion
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
23rd
of 154 countries
All-time high
253.29 billion
in 2022
All-time low
10.78 billion
in 2003
Years of data
31
1996–2026
16_International debt securities, all maturities in China, 1996–2026
Source: BIS.
Analysis
In 2026, 16_international debt securities, all maturities in China stood at 250.50 billion.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 163.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 16_international debt securities, all maturities in China peaked at 253.29 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 10.78 billion, in 2003.
China ranks 23rd 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 China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 11.54 billion | — |
| 1997 | 12.92 billion | +12.0% |
| 1998 | 14.32 billion | +10.8% |
| 1999 | 13.27 billion | -7.3% |
| 2000 | 13.16 billion | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 12.22 billion | -7.2% |
| 2002 | 13.10 billion | +7.2% |
| 2003 | 10.78 billion | -17.8% |
| 2004 | 11.00 billion | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 13.84 billion | +25.9% |
| 2006 | 15.35 billion | +10.9% |
| 2007 | 14.92 billion | -2.8% |
| 2008 | 19.52 billion | +30.8% |
| 2009 | 19.91 billion | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 21.28 billion | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 22.56 billion | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 26.22 billion | +16.3% |
| 2013 | 38.02 billion | +45.0% |
| 2014 | 47.13 billion | +23.9% |
| 2015 | 78.69 billion | +67.0% |
| 2016 | 95.26 billion | +21.1% |
| 2017 | 142.63 billion | +49.7% |
| 2018 | 189.33 billion | +32.7% |
| 2019 | 206.10 billion | +8.9% |
| 2020 | 212.34 billion | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 242.23 billion | +14.1% |
| 2022 | 253.29 billion | +4.6% |
| 2023 | 234.55 billion | -7.4% |
| 2024 | 235.59 billion | +0.4% |
| 2025 | 249.87 billion | +6.1% |
| 2026 | 250.50 billion | +0.2% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 250.50 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.20 billion, 34.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- China's 250.50 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 20.55 billion, 12.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.02 billion | 11.54 billion | 14.32 billion | 4 |
| 2000s | 14.38 billion | 10.78 billion | 19.91 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 86.72 billion | 21.28 billion | 206.10 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 239.77 billion | 212.34 billion | 253.29 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near China
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 16_international debt securities, all maturities in China?
- 16_international debt securities, all maturities in China was 250.50 billion in 2026, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 16_international debt securities, all maturities recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 253.29 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest 16_international debt securities, all maturities recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.78 billion in 2003.
- How does China rank for 16_international debt securities, all maturities?
- China ranks 23rd out of 154 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 16_international debt securities, all maturities rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 163.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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.