18_International debt securities, short term in Iceland
Iceland: 18_International debt securities, short term was 2.33 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
18_International debt securities, short term in Iceland, 1996–2026
Source: BIS.
Analysis
In 2026, 18_international debt securities, short term in Iceland stood at 2.33 billion.
The figure is up 71.6% on the previous year and down 41.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 18_international debt securities, short term in Iceland peaked at 10.78 billion in 2009 and was at its lowest, 292.00 million, in 1997.
That places Iceland 64th out of 154 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
18_International debt securities, short term in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 568.00 million | — |
| 1997 | 292.00 million | -48.6% |
| 1998 | 425.00 million | +45.5% |
| 1999 | 543.00 million | +27.8% |
| 2000 | 726.00 million | +33.7% |
| 2001 | 1.49 billion | +105.2% |
| 2002 | 1.35 billion | -9.5% |
| 2003 | 1.95 billion | +44.4% |
| 2004 | 2.81 billion | +44.2% |
| 2005 | 4.35 billion | +54.9% |
| 2006 | 7.98 billion | +83.6% |
| 2007 | 9.68 billion | +21.3% |
| 2008 | 10.56 billion | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 10.78 billion | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 6.99 billion | -35.2% |
| 2011 | 10.15 billion | +45.3% |
| 2012 | 4.46 billion | -56.0% |
| 2013 | 992.00 million | -77.8% |
| 2014 | 1.50 billion | +51.5% |
| 2015 | 1.58 billion | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 4.00 billion | +153.6% |
| 2017 | 709.00 million | -82.3% |
| 2018 | 779.00 million | +9.9% |
| 2019 | 400.00 million | -48.7% |
| 2020 | 2.59 billion | +548.5% |
| 2021 | 1.56 billion | -39.9% |
| 2022 | 3.09 billion | +97.9% |
| 2023 | 1.17 billion | -62.2% |
| 2024 | 2.37 billion | +103.3% |
| 2025 | 1.36 billion | -42.8% |
| 2026 | 2.33 billion | +71.6% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 2.33 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.27 billion, 37% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 2.33 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.66 billion, 88% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 18_International debt securities, short term in Iceland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +548.5% | 400.00 million | 2.59 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 457.00 million | 292.00 million | 568.00 million | 4 |
| 2000s | 5.17 billion | 726.00 million | 10.78 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.16 billion | 400.00 million | 10.15 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.07 billion | 1.17 billion | 3.09 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More reference data data for Iceland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0288 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0708 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0964 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2576 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7664 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0005 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 18_international debt securities, short term in Iceland?
- 18_international debt securities, short term in Iceland was 2.33 billion in 2026, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 18_international debt securities, short term recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 10.78 billion in 2009.
- What is the lowest 18_international debt securities, short term recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 292.00 million in 1997.
- How does Iceland rank for 18_international debt securities, short term?
- Iceland ranks 64th out of 154 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 18_international debt securities, short term rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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.