18_International debt securities, short term in United States
United States: 18_International debt securities, short term was 285.23 billion in 2026. ▲ Rising
18_International debt securities, short term in United States, 1996–2026
Source: BIS.
Analysis
In 2026, 18_international debt securities, short term in United States stood at 285.23 billion.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.1% on the previous year and down 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 18_international debt securities, short term in United States peaked at 460.18 billion in 2011 and was at its lowest, 53.83 billion, in 1996.
That places United States 4th 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 United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 53.83 billion | — |
| 1997 | 58.89 billion | +9.4% |
| 1998 | 67.32 billion | +14.3% |
| 1999 | 76.64 billion | +13.8% |
| 2000 | 108.39 billion | +41.4% |
| 2001 | 157.97 billion | +45.7% |
| 2002 | 263.98 billion | +67.1% |
| 2003 | 294.45 billion | +11.5% |
| 2004 | 394.68 billion | +34.0% |
| 2005 | 427.72 billion | +8.4% |
| 2006 | 417.33 billion | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 370.20 billion | -11.3% |
| 2008 | 402.00 billion | +8.6% |
| 2009 | 318.31 billion | -20.8% |
| 2010 | 383.94 billion | +20.6% |
| 2011 | 460.18 billion | +19.9% |
| 2012 | 393.88 billion | -14.4% |
| 2013 | 352.88 billion | -10.4% |
| 2014 | 306.01 billion | -13.3% |
| 2015 | 220.74 billion | -27.9% |
| 2016 | 310.31 billion | +40.6% |
| 2017 | 345.87 billion | +11.5% |
| 2018 | 250.19 billion | -27.7% |
| 2019 | 326.04 billion | +30.3% |
| 2020 | 227.23 billion | -30.3% |
| 2021 | 240.33 billion | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 212.72 billion | -11.5% |
| 2023 | 214.74 billion | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 242.81 billion | +13.1% |
| 2025 | 276.53 billion | +13.9% |
| 2026 | 285.23 billion | +3.1% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 285.23 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 6.27 billion, 45.5× the median. (65 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 64.17 billion | 53.83 billion | 76.64 billion | 4 |
| 2000s | 315.50 billion | 108.39 billion | 427.72 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 335.00 billion | 220.74 billion | 460.18 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 242.80 billion | 212.72 billion | 285.23 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 1 United Kingdom 754.89 billion compare
- 2 Netherlands 378.49 billion compare
- 3 Germany 291.53 billion compare
- 5 France 263.54 billion compare
- 6 Canada 216.39 billion compare
- 7 Cayman Islands 205.21 billion compare
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 18_international debt securities, short term in United States?
- 18_international debt securities, short term in United States was 285.23 billion in 2026, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 18_international debt securities, short term recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 460.18 billion in 2011.
- What is the lowest 18_international debt securities, short term recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 53.83 billion in 1996.
- How does United States rank for 18_international debt securities, short term?
- United States ranks 4th out of 154 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 18_international debt securities, short term rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United States 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.