16_International debt securities, all maturities in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: 16_International debt securities, all maturities was 3.99 trillion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
3.99 trillion
Change on year
up 7.1%
World rank
1st
of 154 countries
All-time high
3.99 trillion
in 2026
All-time low
247.42 billion
in 1996
Years of data
31
1996–2026
16_International debt securities, all maturities in United Kingdom, 1996–2026
Source: BIS.
Analysis
In 2026, 16_international debt securities, all maturities in United Kingdom stood at 3.99 trillion. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is up 7.1% on the previous year and up 31.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 16_international debt securities, all maturities in United Kingdom peaked at 3.99 trillion in 2026 and was at its lowest, 247.42 billion, in 1996.
That places United Kingdom 1st out of 154 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
16_International debt securities, all maturities in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 247.42 billion | — |
| 1997 | 310.79 billion | +25.6% |
| 1998 | 377.36 billion | +21.4% |
| 1999 | 457.08 billion | +21.1% |
| 2000 | 603.11 billion | +31.9% |
| 2001 | 686.67 billion | +13.9% |
| 2002 | 741.26 billion | +7.9% |
| 2003 | 975.38 billion | +31.6% |
| 2004 | 1.36 trillion | +39.1% |
| 2005 | 1.73 trillion | +27.4% |
| 2006 | 2.01 trillion | +16.1% |
| 2007 | 2.67 trillion | +32.9% |
| 2008 | 3.31 trillion | +24.1% |
| 2009 | 3.35 trillion | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 3.55 trillion | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 3.65 trillion | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 3.59 trillion | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 3.31 trillion | -7.9% |
| 2014 | 3.39 trillion | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 3.03 trillion | -10.4% |
| 2016 | 3.04 trillion | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 2.87 trillion | -5.7% |
| 2018 | 3.18 trillion | +11.0% |
| 2019 | 3.10 trillion | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 3.12 trillion | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 3.36 trillion | +7.7% |
| 2022 | 3.33 trillion | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 3.33 trillion | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 3.46 trillion | +4.2% |
| 2025 | 3.73 trillion | +7.5% |
| 2026 | 3.99 trillion | +7.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 3.99 trillion is above the median for high income countries, which is 76.50 billion, 52.2× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 3.99 trillion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37.03 billion, 107.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 348.16 billion | 247.42 billion | 457.08 billion | 4 |
| 2000s | 1.74 trillion | 603.11 billion | 3.35 trillion | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.27 trillion | 2.87 trillion | 3.65 trillion | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.47 trillion | 3.12 trillion | 3.99 trillion | 7 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 2 Cayman Islands 3.80 trillion compare
- 3 United States 2.99 trillion compare
- 4 Netherlands 2.61 trillion compare
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 16_international debt securities, all maturities in United Kingdom?
- 16_international debt securities, all maturities in United Kingdom was 3.99 trillion in 2026, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 16_international debt securities, all maturities recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 3.99 trillion in 2026.
- What is the lowest 16_international debt securities, all maturities recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 247.42 billion in 1996.
- How does United Kingdom rank for 16_international debt securities, all maturities?
- United Kingdom ranks 1st out of 154 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 16_international debt securities, all maturities rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.