18_International debt securities, short term in China
China: 18_International debt securities, short term was 56.23 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
18_International debt securities, short term in China, 1996–2026
Source: BIS.
Analysis
In 2026, 18_international debt securities, short term in China stood at 56.23 billion.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.9% on the previous year and up 373.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 18_international debt securities, short term in China peaked at 63.82 billion in 2025 and was at its lowest, 335.00 million, in 2007.
That places China 19th out of 154 countries with data for 2026, putting it 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 China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1.14 billion | — |
| 1997 | 942.00 million | -17.5% |
| 1998 | 2.58 billion | +174.1% |
| 1999 | 1.62 billion | -37.2% |
| 2000 | 880.00 million | -45.7% |
| 2001 | 2.00 billion | +127.3% |
| 2002 | 2.61 billion | +30.4% |
| 2003 | 1.93 billion | -26.2% |
| 2004 | 1.44 billion | -25.2% |
| 2005 | 762.00 million | -47.1% |
| 2006 | 1.97 billion | +158.8% |
| 2007 | 335.00 million | -83.0% |
| 2008 | 1.96 billion | +486.0% |
| 2009 | 2.19 billion | +11.7% |
| 2010 | 2.40 billion | +9.6% |
| 2011 | 5.34 billion | +122.3% |
| 2012 | 3.07 billion | -42.5% |
| 2013 | 5.53 billion | +80.2% |
| 2014 | 14.16 billion | +155.9% |
| 2015 | 12.38 billion | -12.6% |
| 2016 | 11.89 billion | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 13.44 billion | +13.0% |
| 2018 | 17.80 billion | +32.5% |
| 2019 | 53.62 billion | +201.2% |
| 2020 | 32.53 billion | -39.3% |
| 2021 | 52.39 billion | +61.1% |
| 2022 | 61.71 billion | +17.8% |
| 2023 | 42.17 billion | -31.7% |
| 2024 | 60.33 billion | +43.1% |
| 2025 | 63.82 billion | +5.8% |
| 2026 | 56.23 billion | -11.9% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 56.23 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 800.00 million, 70.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- China's 56.23 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.39 billion, 40.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 18_International debt securities, short term in China 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +486.0% | 335.00 million | 1.96 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.57 billion | 942.00 million | 2.58 billion | 4 |
| 2000s | 1.61 billion | 335.00 million | 2.61 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.96 billion | 2.40 billion | 53.62 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 52.74 billion | 32.53 billion | 63.82 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near China
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- 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 18_international debt securities, short term in China?
- 18_international debt securities, short term in China was 56.23 billion in 2026, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 18_international debt securities, short term recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 63.82 billion in 2025.
- What is the lowest 18_international debt securities, short term recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 335.00 million in 2007.
- How does China rank for 18_international debt securities, short term?
- China ranks 19th out of 154 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 18_international debt securities, short term rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 373.0%. 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 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.