17_International debt securities, nonbanks in China
China: 17_International debt securities, nonbanks was 214.99 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
214.99 billion
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
19th
of 155 countries
All-time high
214.99 billion
in 2026
All-time low
2.17 billion
in 1990
Years of data
37
1990–2026
17_International debt securities, nonbanks in China, 1990–2026
Source: BIS.
Analysis
China recorded 214.99 billion for 17_international debt securities, nonbanks in 2026. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.2% on the previous year and up 349.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 17_international debt securities, nonbanks in China peaked at 214.99 billion in 2026 and was at its lowest, 2.17 billion, in 1990.
China ranks 19th 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 China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.17 billion | — |
| 1991 | 2.32 billion | +7.1% |
| 1992 | 2.31 billion | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 2.59 billion | +12.1% |
| 1994 | 5.35 billion | +106.6% |
| 1995 | 7.20 billion | +34.6% |
| 1996 | 6.88 billion | -4.4% |
| 1997 | 8.79 billion | +27.7% |
| 1998 | 9.97 billion | +13.5% |
| 1999 | 10.36 billion | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 9.74 billion | -6.0% |
| 2001 | 8.92 billion | -8.5% |
| 2002 | 8.70 billion | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 7.24 billion | -16.8% |
| 2004 | 7.26 billion | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 8.59 billion | +18.4% |
| 2006 | 8.11 billion | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 7.43 billion | -8.4% |
| 2008 | 9.96 billion | +34.2% |
| 2009 | 8.65 billion | -13.1% |
| 2010 | 9.64 billion | +11.4% |
| 2011 | 12.04 billion | +25.0% |
| 2012 | 17.89 billion | +48.5% |
| 2013 | 27.00 billion | +50.9% |
| 2014 | 33.57 billion | +24.4% |
| 2015 | 41.78 billion | +24.5% |
| 2016 | 47.83 billion | +14.5% |
| 2017 | 81.65 billion | +70.7% |
| 2018 | 111.14 billion | +36.1% |
| 2019 | 120.51 billion | +8.4% |
| 2020 | 136.73 billion | +13.5% |
| 2021 | 160.94 billion | +17.7% |
| 2022 | 178.11 billion | +10.7% |
| 2023 | 176.45 billion | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 183.55 billion | +4.0% |
| 2025 | 208.29 billion | +13.5% |
| 2026 | 214.99 billion | +3.2% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 214.99 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6.09 billion, 35.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- China's 214.99 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 12.97 billion, 16.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.79 billion | 2.17 billion | 10.36 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.46 billion | 7.24 billion | 9.96 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 50.31 billion | 9.64 billion | 120.51 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 179.86 billion | 136.73 billion | 214.99 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near China
- 16 Austria 239.35 billion compare
- 17 United Arab Emirates 237.33 billion compare
- 18 Hong Kong 226.29 billion compare
- 20 Saudi Arabia 201.26 billion compare
- 21 Belgium 180.96 billion compare
- 22 South Korea 165.99 billion compare
More reference data data for China
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 49.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 75.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 18.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 165.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 206.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 350.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,480 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 102.37 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 17_international debt securities, nonbanks in China?
- 17_international debt securities, nonbanks in China was 214.99 billion in 2026, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 17_international debt securities, nonbanks recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 214.99 billion in 2026.
- What is the lowest 17_international debt securities, nonbanks recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.17 billion in 1990.
- How does China rank for 17_international debt securities, nonbanks?
- China ranks 19th out of 155 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 17_international debt securities, nonbanks rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 349.5%. 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 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.