International debt issues to GDP (%) in United States
United States: International debt issues to GDP (%) was 21.4% in 2020. ◆ Volatile
International debt issues to GDP in United States, 1980–2020
Source: Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international debt issues to gdp in United States is 21.4%, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 9.7% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international debt issues to gdp in United States peaked at 24.3% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 1980.
That places United States 53rd out of 116 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International debt issues to GDP (%) in United States, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0.7% | — |
| 1981 | 0.8% | +14.4% |
| 1982 | 1.2% | +47.0% |
| 1984 | 1.5% | +31.5% |
| 1985 | 2.1% | +36.2% |
| 1986 | 2.7% | +31.4% |
| 1987 | 3.1% | +16.0% |
| 1988 | 3.0% | -3.4% |
| 1989 | 2.8% | -8.7% |
| 1993 | 2.4% | -13.5% |
| 1994 | 2.6% | +9.4% |
| 1995 | 3.3% | +25.2% |
| 1996 | 4.2% | +28.0% |
| 1997 | 5.0% | +17.8% |
| 1998 | 6.5% | +30.2% |
| 1999 | 8.3% | +28.7% |
| 2000 | 10.4% | +25.6% |
| 2001 | 14.6% | +39.9% |
| 2002 | 16.9% | +15.8% |
| 2003 | 18.4% | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 19.0% | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 18.1% | -5.1% |
| 2006 | 20.8% | +14.8% |
| 2007 | 24.3% | +16.9% |
| 2008 | 23.0% | -5.2% |
| 2009 | 23.6% | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 21.6% | -8.6% |
| 2011 | 19.3% | -10.4% |
| 2012 | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 2013 | 17.7% | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 17.3% | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 17.4% | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 17.7% | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 18.5% | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 18.8% | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 19.5% | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 21.4% | +9.7% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 21.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 41.4%, 52% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.0% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 9 |
| 1990s | 4.6% | 2.4% | 8.3% | 7 |
| 2000s | 18.9% | 10.4% | 24.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.6% | 17.3% | 21.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.4% | 21.4% | 21.4% | 1 |
Countries ranked near United States
More financial sector data for United States
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 17.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 89.64 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 12.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 65.46 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 17.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 89.64 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 12.2 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international debt issues to gdp in United States?
- International debt issues to gdp in United States was 21.4% in 2020, according to Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
- What is the highest international debt issues to gdp recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 24.3% in 2007.
- What is the lowest international debt issues to gdp recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 1980.
- How does United States rank for international debt issues to gdp?
- United States ranks 53rd out of 116 countries with data for 2020.
- Is international debt issues to gdp rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Bank for International Settlements (BIS), published as part of International debt issues to GDP (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of outstanding international debt issues both public and private, as a share of GDP. Offshore bank loan data from BIS Statistical Appendix Table 12A (Amount Outstanding): International debt securities - all issuers.