Total external debt is debt owed to nonresidents repayable in currency, goods, or services. Total external debt is the sum of public, publicly guaranteed, and private nonguaranteed long-term debt, use of IMF credit, and short-term debt. Short-term debt includes all debt having an original maturity of one year or less and interest in arrears on long-term debt. Data are in current U.S. dollars.

Key information about US External Debt

• United States External Debt reached 25,798.1 USD bn in Sep 2024, compared with 26,895.8 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• US External Debt: USD mn data is updated quarterly, available from Jun 2003 to Sep 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 26,895.8 USD bn in Jun 2024 and a record low of 6,570.2 USD bn in Jun 2003.

The US Department of Treasury provides External Debt in USD based on BPM6. External Debt prior to Q3 2014 is based on BPM5.


Related information about US External Debt

• In the latest reports of US, Current Account recorded a deficit of 310.9 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 96.6 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• US Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 96.8 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 637.6 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 6,632.4 USD bn in Mar 2023.

Key information about China Household Debt

• China Household Debt reached 11,498.4 USD bn in Jan 2025, compared with the reported number of 11,347.6 USD bn in the previous month
• China Household Debt: USD mn data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2007 to Jan 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 11,691.0 USD bn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 517.7 USD bn in Jan 2007

CEIC converts monthly Household Debt into USD. The People's Bank of China provides Household Debt in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Loans are used due to the lack of Flow of Funds statistics.


Further information about China Household Debt

• In the latest reports, China Household Debt accounted for 63.3 % of the country's Nominal GDP in Mar 2023
• Money Supply M2 in China increased 44,045.8 USD bn YoY in Sep 2024
• China Foreign Exchange Reserves was measured at 3,209.0 USD bn in Jan 2025
• The Foreign Exchange Reserves equaled 13.9 Months of Import in Dec 2024
• China Domestic Credit reached 49,338.1 USD bn in Jan 2025, representing an increased of 7.9 % YoY

As of December 2024, Japan held United States treasury securities totaling about 1.06 trillion U.S. dollars. Foreign holders of United States treasury debt According to the Federal Reserve and U.S. Department of the Treasury, foreign countries held a total of 8.5 trillion U.S. dollars in U.S. treasury securities as of December 2024. Of the total held by foreign countries, Japan and Mainland China held the greatest portions, with China holding 759 billion U.S. dollars in U.S. securities. The U.S. public debt In 2023, the United States had a total public national debt of 33.2 trillion U.S. dollars, an amount that has been rising steadily, particularly since 2008. In 2023, the total interest expense on debt held by the public of the United States reached 678 billion U.S. dollars, while 197 billion U.S. dollars in interest expense were intra governmental debt holdings. Total outlays of the U.S. government were 6.1 trillion U.S. dollars in 2023. By 2029, spending is projected to reach 8.3 trillion U.S. dollars.

External Debt in Pakistan decreased to 131069 USD Million in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 133683 USD Million in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Pakistan External Debt - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about China Foreign Exchange Reserves

• China Foreign Exchange Reserves was measured at 3,227.2 USD bn in Feb 2025, compared with 3,209.0 USD bn in the previous month
• China Foreign Exchange Reserves: USD mn data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1989 to Feb 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 3,993.2 USD bn in Jun 2014 and a record low of 3.7 USD bn in Jan 1989

The People's Bank of China provides monthly Foreign Exchange Reserves in USD.


Further information about China Foreign Exchange Reserves

• In the latest reports, China Foreign Exchange Reserves equaled 13.9 Months of Import in Dec 2024.
• Its Money Supply M2 increased 44,045.8 USD bn YoY in Sep 2024.
• China Domestic Credit reached 49,338.1 USD bn in Jan 2025, representing an increased of 7.9 % YoY.
• The country's Non Performing Loans Ratio stood at 1.5 % in Dec 2024, compared with the ratio of 1.6 % in the previous quarter.
• Household Debt of China reached 63.3 % in Mar 2023, accounting for 63.3 % of the country's Nominal GDP.

Key information about Australia External Debt

• Australia External Debt reached 1,892.2 USD bn in Dec 2024, compared with 1,949.0 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• Australia External Debt: USD mn data is updated quarterly, available from Sep 1988 to Dec 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 2,021.4 USD bn in Dec 2020 and a record low of 115.3 USD bn in Sep 1988.

CEIC converts quarterly External Debt into USD. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides External Debt in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.


Related information about Australia External Debt

• In the latest reports of Australia, Current Account recorded a deficit of 8.2 USD bn in Dec 2024.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 12.1 USD bn in Dec 2024.
• Australia Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 12.1 USD bn in Dec 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 37.2 USD bn in Dec 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 440.1 USD bn in Mar 2023.

The national debt in Pakistan was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 146.9 billion U.S. dollars (+55.56 percent). After the tenth consecutive increasing year, the national debt is estimated to reach 411.29 billion U.S. dollars and therefore a new peak in 2029. Notably, the national debt was continuously increasing over the past years.According to the International Monetary Fund, the general government gross debt consists of all liabilities that require payment or payments of interest and/or principal by the debtor to the creditor at a date or dates in the future.Find more key insights for the national debt in countries like Bhutan, India, and Bangladesh.

External Debt in Thailand increased to 200924.70 USD Million in the third quarter of 2024 from 185501.66 USD Million in the second quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Thailand External Debt - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Canada External Debt

• Canada External Debt reached 3,171.0 USD bn in Sep 2024, compared with 3,066.2 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• Canada External Debt: USD mn data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1990 to Sep 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 3,171.0 USD bn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 303.1 USD bn in Mar 1990.

CEIC converts quarterly External Debt into USD. Statistics Canada provides External Debt in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.


Related information about Canada External Debt

• In the latest reports of Canada, Current Account recorded a deficit of 4.6 USD bn in Mar 2023.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 28.2 USD bn in Jun 2024.
• Canada Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 15.5 USD bn in Jun 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 37.8 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 520.3 USD bn in Mar 2023.

A Dívida Externa na China diminuiu para 24475 USD Centenas de Milhões em 2023, em comparação com 24527,60 USD Centenas de Milhões em 2022. Valores atuais, dados históricos, previsões, estatísticas, gráficos e calendário econômico - China - Dívida Externa.

Key information about Taiwan Foreign Exchange Reserves

• Taiwan Foreign Exchange Reserves was measured at 577.6 USD bn in Feb 2025, compared with 577.6 USD bn in the previous month
• Taiwan Foreign Exchange Reserves: USD mn data is updated monthly, available from Mar 1969 to Feb 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 579.1 USD bn in Aug 2024 and a record low of 312.0 USD mn in Mar 1969

The Central Bank of the Republic of China provides monthly Foreign Exchange Reserves in USD. [COVID-19-IMPACT]


Further information about Taiwan Foreign Exchange Reserves

• In the latest reports, Taiwan Foreign Exchange Reserves equaled 20.1 Months of Import in Jan 2025.
• Its Money Supply M2 increased 1,959.8 USD bn YoY in Jan 2025.
• Taiwan Domestic Credit reached 1,542.7 USD bn in Jan 2025, representing an increased of 8.2 % YoY.
• The country's Non Performing Loans Ratio stood at 0.1 % in Dec 2024, compared with the ratio of 0.1 % in the previous month.
• Household Debt of Taiwan reached 95.6 % in Dec 2023, accounting for 95.6 % of the country's Nominal GDP.

Key information about Hong Kong SAR (China) Domestic Credit Growth

• Hong Kong SAR (China) Domestic Credit increased 0.7 % YoY in Dec 2024, compared with an increase of 0.0 % YoY in the previous month
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Domestic Credit Growth YoY data is updated monthly
• It averaged 4.2 %, available from Dec 1991 to Dec 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 44.8 % in Mar 2010 and a record low of -18.2 % in Jun 1999

CEIC calculates monthly Domestic Credit Growth from monthly Domestic Credit. The International Monetary Fund provides Domestic Credit in local currency. Domestic Credit Growth prior to December 2017 is based on an older methodology.


Further information about Hong Kong SAR (China) Domestic Credit Growth

• In the latest reports, Hong Kong SAR (China) Domestic Credit reached 1,011.8 USD bn in Oct 2024
• Money Supply M2 in Hong Kong SAR (China) increased to 2,406.6 USD bn YoY in Jan 2025
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Foreign Exchange Reserves was measured at 421.3 USD bn in Jan 2025
• The Foreign Exchange Reserves equaled 9.3 Months of Import in May 2023
• The country's Non Performing Loans Ratio stood at 2.2 % in Dec 2024, compared with the ratio of 2.2 % in the previous quarter
• Household Debt of Hong Kong SAR (China) reached 87.8 % in Dec 2024, accounting for 87.8 % of the country's Nominal GDP

Key information about Hong Kong SAR (China) Non Performing Loans Ratio

• Hong Kong SAR (China) Non Performing Loans Ratio stood at 2.2 % in Dec 2024, compared with the ratio of 2.2 % in the previous quarter
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Non Performing Loans Ratio data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1997 to Dec 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 10.6 % in Sep 1999 and a record low of 0.4 % in Sep 2014

Hong Kong Monetary Authority provides quarterly Non Performing Loans Ratio. Non Performing Loans Ratio is defined as the sum of Ratio to Total Loan of the following loans: Substandard, Doubtful and Loss.


Further information about Hong Kong SAR (China) Non Performing Loans Ratio

• In the latest reports, Money Supply M2 in Hong Kong SAR (China) increased 9.6 % YoY in Jan 2025
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Foreign Exchange Reserves was measured at 421.3 USD bn in Jan 2025
• The Foreign Exchange Reserves equaled 9.3 Months of Import in May 2023
• The country's Domestic Credit reached 1,011.8 USD bn in Oct 2024, representing an drop of 0.2 % YoY
• Household Debt of Hong Kong SAR (China) reached 359.2 USD bn in Dec 2024, accounting for 87.8 % of the country's Nominal GDP

Key information about Hong Kong SAR (China) M2 Growth

• Hong Kong SAR (China) Money Supply M2 increased 9.6 % YoY in Jan 2025, compared with a growth of 7.3 % in the previous month
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Money Supply M2 growth data is updated monthly, available from Dec 1981 to Jan 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 86.8 % in Oct 1982 and a record low of -6.1 % in Oct 2008

CEIC calculates M2 Growth Rate from monthly M2. Hong Kong Monetary Authority provides M2 in local currency.


Further information about Hong Kong SAR (China) M2 Growth

• In the latest reports, Hong Kong SAR (China) Foreign Exchange Reserves was measured at 421.3 USD bn in Jan 2025
• The Foreign Exchange Reserves equaled 9.3 Months of Import in May 2023
• Hong Kong SAR (China) Domestic Credit reached 1,011.8 USD bn in Oct 2024, representing an drop of 0.2 % YoY
• The country's Non Performing Loans Ratio stood at 2.2 % in Dec 2024, compared with the ratio of 2.2 % in the previous quarter
• Household Debt of Hong Kong SAR (China) reached 359.2 USD bn in Dec 2024, accounting for 87.8 % of the country's Nominal GDP