17_International debt securities, nonbanks in Australia
Australia: 17_International debt securities, nonbanks was 310.73 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
17_International debt securities, nonbanks in Australia, 1990–2026
Source: BIS.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 17_international debt securities, nonbanks in Australia is 310.73 billion, measured in 2026. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.7% on the previous year and up 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 17_international debt securities, nonbanks in Australia peaked at 310.73 billion in 2026 and was at its lowest, 24.08 billion, in 1993.
That places Australia 13th out of 155 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.
17_International debt securities, nonbanks in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 25.04 billion | — |
| 1991 | 26.07 billion | +4.1% |
| 1992 | 27.71 billion | +6.3% |
| 1993 | 24.08 billion | -13.1% |
| 1994 | 45.28 billion | +88.1% |
| 1995 | 52.87 billion | +16.8% |
| 1996 | 50.09 billion | -5.3% |
| 1997 | 50.99 billion | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 47.19 billion | -7.5% |
| 1999 | 50.42 billion | +6.9% |
| 2000 | 56.84 billion | +12.7% |
| 2001 | 54.76 billion | -3.7% |
| 2002 | 65.01 billion | +18.7% |
| 2003 | 79.06 billion | +21.6% |
| 2004 | 103.53 billion | +30.9% |
| 2005 | 127.67 billion | +23.3% |
| 2006 | 136.23 billion | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 183.98 billion | +35.0% |
| 2008 | 209.83 billion | +14.1% |
| 2009 | 187.81 billion | -10.5% |
| 2010 | 212.51 billion | +13.1% |
| 2011 | 237.67 billion | +11.8% |
| 2012 | 253.55 billion | +6.7% |
| 2013 | 265.72 billion | +4.8% |
| 2014 | 273.37 billion | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 252.10 billion | -7.8% |
| 2016 | 259.85 billion | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 255.35 billion | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 271.62 billion | +6.4% |
| 2019 | 265.82 billion | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 262.63 billion | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 276.55 billion | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 272.21 billion | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 263.30 billion | -3.3% |
| 2024 | 272.18 billion | +3.4% |
| 2025 | 278.11 billion | +2.2% |
| 2026 | 310.73 billion | +11.7% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 310.73 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 61.43 billion, 5.1× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Australia's 310.73 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 12.97 billion, 24.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 17_International debt securities, nonbanks in Australia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +88.1% | 24.08 billion | 45.28 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.98 billion | 24.08 billion | 52.87 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 120.47 billion | 54.76 billion | 209.83 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 254.76 billion | 212.51 billion | 273.37 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 276.53 billion | 262.63 billion | 310.73 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More reference data data for Australia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 28.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 118.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 170.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 13.9 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 17_international debt securities, nonbanks in Australia?
- 17_international debt securities, nonbanks in Australia was 310.73 billion in 2026, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 17_international debt securities, nonbanks recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 310.73 billion in 2026.
- What is the lowest 17_international debt securities, nonbanks recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.08 billion in 1993.
- How does Australia rank for 17_international debt securities, nonbanks?
- Australia ranks 13th out of 155 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 17_international debt securities, nonbanks rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from BIS, published as part of 17_International debt securities, nonbanks. 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, excluding bank issuers.