17_International debt securities, nonbanks in Belgium
Belgium: 17_International debt securities, nonbanks was 180.96 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
180.96 billion
Change on year
up 13.4%
World rank
21st
of 155 countries
All-time high
180.96 billion
in 2026
All-time low
10.51 billion
in 1990
Years of data
37
1990–2026
17_International debt securities, nonbanks in Belgium, 1990–2026
Source: BIS.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 180.96 billion for 17_international debt securities, nonbanks in 2026. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
The figure is up 13.4% on the previous year and up 36.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 17_international debt securities, nonbanks in Belgium peaked at 180.96 billion in 2026 and was at its lowest, 10.51 billion, in 1990.
Belgium ranks 21st of 155 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
17_International debt securities, nonbanks in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10.51 billion | — |
| 1991 | 12.60 billion | +19.9% |
| 1992 | 13.25 billion | +5.1% |
| 1993 | 13.08 billion | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 17.11 billion | +30.8% |
| 1995 | 22.28 billion | +30.2% |
| 1996 | 20.63 billion | -7.4% |
| 1997 | 16.52 billion | -19.9% |
| 1998 | 17.42 billion | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 15.12 billion | -13.2% |
| 2000 | 12.23 billion | -19.1% |
| 2001 | 20.96 billion | +71.3% |
| 2002 | 27.03 billion | +29.0% |
| 2003 | 32.67 billion | +20.9% |
| 2004 | 37.62 billion | +15.2% |
| 2005 | 42.70 billion | +13.5% |
| 2006 | 41.54 billion | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 43.35 billion | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 52.09 billion | +20.2% |
| 2009 | 86.89 billion | +66.8% |
| 2010 | 113.14 billion | +30.2% |
| 2011 | 139.77 billion | +23.5% |
| 2012 | 123.54 billion | -11.6% |
| 2013 | 125.98 billion | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 140.56 billion | +11.6% |
| 2015 | 113.49 billion | -19.3% |
| 2016 | 132.78 billion | +17.0% |
| 2017 | 127.14 billion | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 147.14 billion | +15.7% |
| 2019 | 138.77 billion | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 135.75 billion | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 152.16 billion | +12.1% |
| 2022 | 150.85 billion | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 149.98 billion | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 157.06 billion | +4.7% |
| 2025 | 159.51 billion | +1.6% |
| 2026 | 180.96 billion | +13.4% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 180.96 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 61.43 billion, 2.9× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 180.96 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 27.90 billion, 6.5× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.85 billion | 10.51 billion | 22.28 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 39.71 billion | 12.23 billion | 86.89 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 130.23 billion | 113.14 billion | 147.14 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 155.18 billion | 135.75 billion | 180.96 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 17_international debt securities, nonbanks in Belgium?
- 17_international debt securities, nonbanks in Belgium was 180.96 billion in 2026, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 17_international debt securities, nonbanks recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 180.96 billion in 2026.
- What is the lowest 17_international debt securities, nonbanks recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.51 billion in 1990.
- How does Belgium rank for 17_international debt securities, nonbanks?
- Belgium ranks 21st out of 155 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 17_international debt securities, nonbanks rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.3%. 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 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.