Other investment, Debt instruments in Spain
Spain: Other investment, Debt instruments was 1.18 trillion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.18 trillion US dollar
Change on year
up 24.9%
World rank
13th
of 173 countries
All-time high
1.18 trillion US dollar
in 2025
All-time low
20.71 billion US dollar
in 1983
Years of data
45
1981–2025
Other investment, Debt instruments in Spain, 1981–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, other investment, debt instruments in Spain stood at 1.18 trillion US dollar. That is the highest value across all 45 years on record.
That represents a change of up 24.9% on the previous year and up 169.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, debt instruments in Spain peaked at 1.18 trillion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 20.71 billion US dollar, in 1983.
That places Spain 13th out of 173 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other investment, Debt instruments in Spain, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 27.76 billion US dollar | — |
| 1982 | 23.07 billion US dollar | -16.9% |
| 1983 | 20.71 billion US dollar | -10.2% |
| 1984 | 22.86 billion US dollar | +10.4% |
| 1985 | 26.47 billion US dollar | +15.8% |
| 1986 | 30.41 billion US dollar | +14.9% |
| 1987 | 34.06 billion US dollar | +12.0% |
| 1988 | 33.57 billion US dollar | -1.4% |
| 1989 | 42.79 billion US dollar | +27.5% |
| 1990 | 57.22 billion US dollar | +33.7% |
| 1991 | 63.52 billion US dollar | +11.0% |
| 1992 | 85.20 billion US dollar | +34.1% |
| 1993 | 131.56 billion US dollar | +54.4% |
| 1994 | 130.69 billion US dollar | -0.7% |
| 1995 | 176.93 billion US dollar | +35.4% |
| 1996 | 167.72 billion US dollar | -5.2% |
| 1997 | 155.68 billion US dollar | -7.2% |
| 1998 | 185.83 billion US dollar | +19.4% |
| 1999 | 195.09 billion US dollar | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 202.36 billion US dollar | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 183.40 billion US dollar | -9.4% |
| 2002 | 252.32 billion US dollar | +37.6% |
| 2003 | 304.86 billion US dollar | +20.8% |
| 2004 | 372.32 billion US dollar | +22.1% |
| 2005 | 366.18 billion US dollar | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 504.40 billion US dollar | +37.7% |
| 2007 | 596.89 billion US dollar | +18.3% |
| 2008 | 554.75 billion US dollar | -7.1% |
| 2009 | 541.90 billion US dollar | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 507.88 billion US dollar | -6.3% |
| 2011 | 512.68 billion US dollar | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 528.50 billion US dollar | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 488.67 billion US dollar | -7.5% |
| 2014 | 457.90 billion US dollar | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 438.45 billion US dollar | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 444.31 billion US dollar | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 533.61 billion US dollar | +20.1% |
| 2018 | 584.08 billion US dollar | +9.5% |
| 2019 | 657.18 billion US dollar | +12.5% |
| 2020 | 741.46 billion US dollar | +12.8% |
| 2021 | 762.35 billion US dollar | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 805.46 billion US dollar | +5.7% |
| 2023 | 903.16 billion US dollar | +12.1% |
| 2024 | 945.02 billion US dollar | +4.6% |
| 2025 | 1.18 trillion US dollar | +24.9% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 1.18 trillion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 91.22 billion US dollar, 12.9× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Spain's 1.18 trillion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 66.41 billion US dollar, 17.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 29.08 billion US dollar | 20.71 billion US dollar | 42.79 billion US dollar | 9 |
| 1990s | 134.94 billion US dollar | 57.22 billion US dollar | 195.09 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 387.94 billion US dollar | 183.40 billion US dollar | 596.89 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 515.33 billion US dollar | 438.45 billion US dollar | 657.18 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 889.63 billion US dollar | 741.46 billion US dollar | 1.18 trillion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More external debt data for Spain
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 24.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 727.36 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 23,915 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 0.6191 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 130.05 billion (2024)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -2.02 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 27.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government 0.6025 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 14,737 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 0.3815 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other investment, debt instruments in Spain?
- Other investment, debt instruments in Spain was 1.18 trillion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, debt instruments recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 1.18 trillion US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest other investment, debt instruments recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.71 billion US dollar in 1983.
- How does Spain rank for other investment, debt instruments?
- Spain ranks 13th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is other investment, debt instruments rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 169.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.