18_International debt securities, short term in South Korea
South Korea: 18_International debt securities, short term was 86.55 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
18_International debt securities, short term in South Korea, 1996–2026
Source: BIS.
Analysis
In 2026, 18_international debt securities, short term in South Korea stood at 86.55 billion. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is up 18.0% on the previous year and up 98.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 18_international debt securities, short term in South Korea peaked at 86.55 billion in 2026 and was at its lowest, 3.84 billion, in 1996.
South Korea ranks 15th of 154 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
18_International debt securities, short term in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3.84 billion | — |
| 1997 | 6.54 billion | +70.2% |
| 1998 | 6.39 billion | -2.2% |
| 1999 | 9.96 billion | +55.7% |
| 2000 | 8.83 billion | -11.3% |
| 2001 | 10.00 billion | +13.3% |
| 2002 | 7.88 billion | -21.2% |
| 2003 | 6.90 billion | -12.5% |
| 2004 | 8.56 billion | +24.1% |
| 2005 | 9.01 billion | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 11.51 billion | +27.7% |
| 2007 | 16.44 billion | +42.9% |
| 2008 | 23.32 billion | +41.8% |
| 2009 | 16.33 billion | -30.0% |
| 2010 | 21.43 billion | +31.3% |
| 2011 | 24.68 billion | +15.1% |
| 2012 | 30.90 billion | +25.2% |
| 2013 | 28.64 billion | -7.3% |
| 2014 | 39.49 billion | +37.9% |
| 2015 | 41.76 billion | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 43.65 billion | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 35.59 billion | -18.4% |
| 2018 | 39.50 billion | +11.0% |
| 2019 | 36.46 billion | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 47.91 billion | +31.4% |
| 2021 | 45.12 billion | -5.8% |
| 2022 | 56.78 billion | +25.9% |
| 2023 | 68.07 billion | +19.9% |
| 2024 | 65.28 billion | -4.1% |
| 2025 | 73.35 billion | +12.4% |
| 2026 | 86.55 billion | +18.0% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 86.55 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 6.27 billion, 13.8× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 86.55 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.39 billion, 62.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.68 billion | 3.84 billion | 9.96 billion | 4 |
| 2000s | 11.88 billion | 6.90 billion | 23.32 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.21 billion | 21.43 billion | 43.65 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 63.29 billion | 45.12 billion | 86.55 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 18_international debt securities, short term in South Korea?
- 18_international debt securities, short term in South Korea was 86.55 billion in 2026, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 18_international debt securities, short term recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 86.55 billion in 2026.
- What is the lowest 18_international debt securities, short term recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.84 billion in 1996.
- How does South Korea rank for 18_international debt securities, short term?
- South Korea ranks 15th out of 154 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 18_international debt securities, short term rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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.