Corporate bond average maturity in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Corporate bond average maturity was 23.8 years in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Corporate bond average maturity in United Kingdom, 2000–2021
Source: World Bank. Measured in years.
Analysis
In 2021, corporate bond average maturity in United Kingdom stood at 23.8 years.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 55.6% on the previous year and up 141.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corporate bond average maturity in United Kingdom peaked at 53.66 years in 2020 and was at its lowest, 6.33 years, in 2000.
United Kingdom ranks 24th of 83 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Corporate bond average maturity in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | years | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6.33 years | — |
| 2001 | 10.08 years | +59.1% |
| 2002 | 10.21 years | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 11.55 years | +13.1% |
| 2004 | 12.46 years | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 14.87 years | +19.3% |
| 2006 | 18.38 years | +23.6% |
| 2007 | 16.67 years | -9.3% |
| 2008 | 9.72 years | -41.7% |
| 2009 | 9.28 years | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 11.17 years | +20.4% |
| 2011 | 9.86 years | -11.7% |
| 2012 | 12.55 years | +27.3% |
| 2013 | 12.67 years | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 10.48 years | -17.3% |
| 2015 | 11.24 years | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 12.12 years | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 15.49 years | +27.9% |
| 2018 | 11.8 years | -23.8% |
| 2019 | 12.24 years | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 53.66 years | +338.4% |
| 2021 | 23.8 years | -55.6% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 23.8 years is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.06 years, 2.4× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 23.8 years is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.02 years, 3.4× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Corporate bond average maturity in United Kingdom 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 | +338.4% | 12.24 years | 53.66 years |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.96 years | 6.33 years | 18.38 years | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.96 years | 9.86 years | 15.49 years | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.73 years | 23.8 years | 53.66 years | 2 |
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More reference data data for United Kingdom
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is corporate bond average maturity in United Kingdom?
- Corporate bond average maturity in United Kingdom was 23.8 years in 2021, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest corporate bond average maturity recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 53.66 years in 2020.
- What is the lowest corporate bond average maturity recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.33 years in 2000.
- How does United Kingdom rank for corporate bond average maturity?
- United Kingdom ranks 24th out of 83 countries with data for 2021.
- Is corporate bond average maturity rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Corporate bond average maturity (years). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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