18_International debt securities, short term in Belgium
Belgium: 18_International debt securities, short term was 10.86 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
18_International debt securities, short term in Belgium, 1996–2026
Source: BIS.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 10.86 billion for 18_international debt securities, short term in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.7% on the previous year and up 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 18_international debt securities, short term in Belgium peaked at 24.37 billion in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2.07 billion, in 1997.
Belgium ranks 31st of 154 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
18_International debt securities, short term in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 4.70 billion | — |
| 1997 | 2.07 billion | -56.1% |
| 1998 | 3.35 billion | +62.4% |
| 1999 | 4.18 billion | +24.6% |
| 2000 | 2.98 billion | -28.8% |
| 2001 | 8.92 billion | +199.7% |
| 2002 | 6.22 billion | -30.3% |
| 2003 | 6.16 billion | -1.1% |
| 2004 | 5.60 billion | -9.1% |
| 2005 | 7.42 billion | +32.6% |
| 2006 | 11.26 billion | +51.7% |
| 2007 | 14.89 billion | +32.3% |
| 2008 | 12.25 billion | -17.7% |
| 2009 | 5.15 billion | -58.0% |
| 2010 | 11.00 billion | +113.7% |
| 2011 | 24.37 billion | +121.6% |
| 2012 | 20.80 billion | -14.6% |
| 2013 | 12.12 billion | -41.7% |
| 2014 | 12.33 billion | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 12.03 billion | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 10.34 billion | -14.1% |
| 2017 | 14.16 billion | +36.9% |
| 2018 | 11.73 billion | -17.1% |
| 2019 | 12.77 billion | +8.9% |
| 2020 | 13.22 billion | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 5.13 billion | -61.2% |
| 2022 | 6.08 billion | +18.5% |
| 2023 | 8.95 billion | +47.1% |
| 2024 | 10.54 billion | +17.9% |
| 2025 | 13.04 billion | +23.7% |
| 2026 | 10.86 billion | -16.7% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 10.86 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 6.27 billion, 1.7× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 10.86 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.66 billion, 4.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.58 billion | 2.07 billion | 4.70 billion | 4 |
| 2000s | 8.08 billion | 2.98 billion | 14.89 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.17 billion | 10.34 billion | 24.37 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.69 billion | 5.13 billion | 13.22 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 18_international debt securities, short term in Belgium?
- 18_international debt securities, short term in Belgium was 10.86 billion in 2026, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 18_international debt securities, short term recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 24.37 billion in 2011.
- What is the lowest 18_international debt securities, short term recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.07 billion in 1997.
- How does Belgium rank for 18_international debt securities, short term?
- Belgium ranks 31st out of 154 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 18_international debt securities, short term rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.1%. 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 18_International debt securities, short term. 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 and cover securities with original maturity of up to 12 months.