International debt issues to GDP (%)

This indicator reflects the proportion of outstanding international debt obligations, encompassing both public and private sectors, relative to a country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It assesses the overall financial leverage of an economy in a global context, serving as a barometer of exposure to external debt market fluctuations. The data is sourced from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Statistical Appendix Table 12A, which details the total amount of international debt securities issued by various entities. Monitoring this ratio is crucial for understanding a nation’s financial stability, investment attractiveness, and capacity to service its debts, as elevated levels may signal potential vulnerabilities, particularly during periods of economic downturn or interest rate adjustments in the global market. Source: