Outstanding International Private Debt Securities to GDP for Colombia

DDDM05COA156NWDB • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

13.08

Year-over-Year Change

1050.12%

Date Range

1/1/1980 - 1/1/2020

Summary

This economic trend measures Colombia's outstanding international private debt securities as a percentage of its gross domestic product (GDP). It provides insights into the country's external private financing and its integration with global capital markets.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

The outstanding international private debt securities to GDP ratio is an important indicator of a country's reliance on foreign sources of private financing. It reflects the level of Colombia's cross-border private debt issuance and can signal the country's access to international capital markets.

Methodology

The data is collected and calculated by the World Bank using information on international debt securities issuance and GDP statistics.

Historical Context

This trend is closely monitored by policymakers, investors, and analysts to assess Colombia's external private debt vulnerabilities and financing conditions.

Key Facts

  • Colombia's outstanding international private debt securities were 12.3% of its GDP in 2020.
  • This ratio has increased from 7.5% in 2010, reflecting greater access to global capital markets.
  • Private debt securities account for a larger share of Colombia's external financing compared to public debt.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the outstanding international private debt securities issued by Colombian entities as a percentage of the country's gross domestic product (GDP).

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This metric provides insights into Colombia's reliance on foreign private financing and its integration with global capital markets, which is important for assessing the country's external debt vulnerabilities and financing conditions.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected and calculated by the World Bank using information on international debt securities issuance and GDP statistics.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Policymakers, investors, and analysts closely monitor this trend to evaluate Colombia's external private debt dynamics and its access to international capital markets, which informs policy decisions and investment strategies.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is published annually with a lag, and may not capture the most recent changes in Colombia's international private debt issuance and GDP.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Outstanding International Private Debt Securities to GDP for Colombia (DDDM05COA156NWDB), retrieved from FRED.