External Debt in China decreased to 23288 USD Hundred Million in 2025 from 24198 USD Hundred Million in 2024. External Debt in China averaged 7817.93 USD Hundred Million from 1985 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 27465.60 USD Hundred Million in 2021 and a record low of 158.28 USD Hundred Million in 1985. source: State Administration of Foreign Exchange, China



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Capital Flows -2348.12 -2505.49 USD Hundred Million Dec 2025
Current Account 2438.21 2024.70 USD Hundred Million Dec 2025
Current Account Goods 3102.75 2764.98 USD Hundred Million Dec 2025
Current Account Services -485.21 -598.78 USD Hundred Million Dec 2025
Current Account to GDP 3.70 2.20 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Direct Investment Liabilities 463.54 -0.50 USD Hundred Million Dec 2025
External Debt 23288.00 24198.00 USD Hundred Million Dec 2025


China Gross External Debt
In China, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
23288.00 24198.00 27465.60 158.28 1985 - 2025 USD Hundred Million Yearly
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