16_International debt securities, all maturities in Iceland
Iceland: 16_International debt securities, all maturities was 16.87 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
16.87 billion
Change on year
up 25.8%
World rank
73rd
of 154 countries
All-time high
59.96 billion
in 2008
All-time low
1.87 billion
in 1998
Years of data
31
1996–2026
16_International debt securities, all maturities in Iceland, 1996–2026
Source: BIS.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 16.87 billion for 16_international debt securities, all maturities in 2026.
That represents a change of up 25.8% on the previous year and up 8.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 16_international debt securities, all maturities in Iceland peaked at 59.96 billion in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.87 billion, in 1998.
That places Iceland 73rd out of 154 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
16_International debt securities, all maturities in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2.09 billion | — |
| 1997 | 2.01 billion | -3.8% |
| 1998 | 1.87 billion | -6.8% |
| 1999 | 2.04 billion | +8.7% |
| 2000 | 3.03 billion | +48.7% |
| 2001 | 4.14 billion | +36.9% |
| 2002 | 4.33 billion | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 5.80 billion | +34.0% |
| 2004 | 11.70 billion | +101.5% |
| 2005 | 24.00 billion | +105.2% |
| 2006 | 37.03 billion | +54.3% |
| 2007 | 50.89 billion | +37.4% |
| 2008 | 59.96 billion | +17.8% |
| 2009 | 47.33 billion | -21.1% |
| 2010 | 36.94 billion | -22.0% |
| 2011 | 31.95 billion | -13.5% |
| 2012 | 22.95 billion | -28.2% |
| 2013 | 18.63 billion | -18.8% |
| 2014 | 18.55 billion | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 16.55 billion | -10.8% |
| 2016 | 15.59 billion | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 13.52 billion | -13.3% |
| 2018 | 15.96 billion | +18.0% |
| 2019 | 14.23 billion | -10.8% |
| 2020 | 13.51 billion | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 14.05 billion | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 13.76 billion | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 12.60 billion | -8.4% |
| 2024 | 13.37 billion | +6.1% |
| 2025 | 13.41 billion | +0.3% |
| 2026 | 16.87 billion | +25.8% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 16.87 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 76.50 billion, 22% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 16.87 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37.03 billion, 46% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.00 billion | 1.87 billion | 2.09 billion | 4 |
| 2000s | 24.82 billion | 3.03 billion | 59.96 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.49 billion | 13.52 billion | 36.94 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.94 billion | 12.60 billion | 16.87 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More reference data data for Iceland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0288 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0708 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0964 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2576 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7664 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0005 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 16_international debt securities, all maturities in Iceland?
- 16_international debt securities, all maturities in Iceland was 16.87 billion in 2026, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 16_international debt securities, all maturities recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 59.96 billion in 2008.
- What is the lowest 16_international debt securities, all maturities recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.87 billion in 1998.
- How does Iceland rank for 16_international debt securities, all maturities?
- Iceland ranks 73rd out of 154 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 16_international debt securities, all maturities rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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.