GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Global Bond Industry Statistics
The global bond industry statistics provide insights into the size, performance, and trends within the bond market on a worldwide scale.
In this post, we will explore the dynamic landscape of the global bond industry by delving into a series of key statistics that shed light on the market’s size, composition, and recent trends. From the projected growth of the worldwide bond market to the rise of China as a major player and the impact of COVID-19 on global GDP, these statistics offer a comprehensive overview of the current state of the bond market worldwide. So, let’s dive in and uncover the facts that shape this essential sector of the financial world.
Statistic 1
"The size of the worldwide bond market is projected to reach approximately $128.95 trillion by 2021, up from $100 trillion in 2016."
Statistic 2
"The US, with a bond market of around $46.9 trillion, forms around 36% of the global bond market (as of 2019)."
Statistic 3
"As of 2021, China has become the second largest bond market in the world, surpassing Japan."
Statistic 4
"Euro-area bonds accounted for about 26% of the world's bond market as of 2019."
Statistic 5
"Corporate bonds make up about 18% of the global bond market."
Statistic 6
"2020 saw a record amount of $10 trillion globally in newly issued debt."
Statistic 7
"Approximately 76% of the government bond market is concentrated in four countries: United States, Japan, China, and France."
Statistic 8
"The global green bonds issuance reached a record high of $269.5 billion in 2020."
Statistic 9
"Brazil is the largest bond market in Latin America, with a total debt outstanding of $1.3 trillion."
Statistic 10
"Advanced economies hold around 80% of the global bond market."
Statistic 11
"Sovereign bonds account for nearly two-thirds of the global bond market."
Statistic 12
"In 2020, due to the COVID-19 impact, Ratings agency Fitch predicts a 6% contraction of the world's GDP."
Statistic 13
"Emerging markets make up about 20% of the global bond market."
Statistic 14
"As of 2020, approximately $18 trillion, or 27%, of the global bond market was in negative yield territory."
Statistic 15
"In 2020, global sustainable debt issuance surpassed $700 billion, a 26% increase from 2019."
Statistic 16
"Of the total bond market, government bonds constitute around 47%."
Statistic 17
"In the US corporate bond market, AAA-rated bonds account for less than 1% of market share, while BBB-rated bonds represent the largest segment at about 50%."
Statistic 18
"As of 2020, Japan has the highest debt to GDP ratio among G7 economies at over 250%."
Statistic 19
"In 2021, global bond yields are expected to stay low due to continued stimulus measures."
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