18_International debt securities, short term in Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands: 18_International debt securities, short term was 205.21 billion in 2026. ▲ Rising
18_International debt securities, short term in Cayman Islands, 1996–2026
Source: BIS.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 18_international debt securities, short term in Cayman Islands is 205.21 billion, measured in 2026. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is up 28.1% on the previous year and up 63.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 18_international debt securities, short term in Cayman Islands peaked at 205.21 billion in 2026 and was at its lowest, 26.39 billion, in 1996.
That places Cayman Islands 7th out of 154 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 31 years of available data.
18_International debt securities, short term in Cayman Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 26.39 billion | — |
| 1997 | 28.62 billion | +8.5% |
| 1998 | 36.92 billion | +29.0% |
| 1999 | 40.16 billion | +8.8% |
| 2000 | 63.74 billion | +58.7% |
| 2001 | 72.58 billion | +13.9% |
| 2002 | 74.43 billion | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 100.79 billion | +35.4% |
| 2004 | 103.50 billion | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 116.88 billion | +12.9% |
| 2006 | 114.97 billion | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 134.35 billion | +16.9% |
| 2008 | 128.05 billion | -4.7% |
| 2009 | 83.75 billion | -34.6% |
| 2010 | 89.17 billion | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 78.77 billion | -11.7% |
| 2012 | 70.52 billion | -10.5% |
| 2013 | 92.14 billion | +30.7% |
| 2014 | 82.23 billion | -10.8% |
| 2015 | 85.31 billion | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 125.62 billion | +47.2% |
| 2017 | 114.89 billion | -8.5% |
| 2018 | 108.98 billion | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 117.31 billion | +7.6% |
| 2020 | 136.34 billion | +16.2% |
| 2021 | 146.38 billion | +7.4% |
| 2022 | 133.87 billion | -8.5% |
| 2023 | 115.79 billion | -13.5% |
| 2024 | 168.18 billion | +45.3% |
| 2025 | 160.21 billion | -4.7% |
| 2026 | 205.21 billion | +28.1% |
Cayman Islands compared with similar countries
- Cayman Islands's 205.21 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 6.27 billion, 32.7× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Cayman Islands's 205.21 billion is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 900.00 million, 228.0× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33.02 billion | 26.39 billion | 40.16 billion | 4 |
| 2000s | 99.30 billion | 63.74 billion | 134.35 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 96.49 billion | 70.52 billion | 125.62 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 152.28 billion | 115.79 billion | 205.21 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near Cayman Islands
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- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 0.8333 (2026)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2008)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate -53.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Consumer price index 102.94 2010 = 100 (2016)
- Share of men expected to survive to the age of 65 83.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 18_international debt securities, short term in Cayman Islands?
- 18_international debt securities, short term in Cayman Islands was 205.21 billion in 2026, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 18_international debt securities, short term recorded in Cayman Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 205.21 billion in 2026.
- What is the lowest 18_international debt securities, short term recorded in Cayman Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.39 billion in 1996.
- How does Cayman Islands rank for 18_international debt securities, short term?
- Cayman Islands ranks 7th out of 154 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 18_international debt securities, short term rising or falling in Cayman Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Cayman Islands 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.