Global Bond Industry Statistics

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."

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"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."

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"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."

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"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."

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"In 2020, global sustainable debt issuance surpassed $700 billion, a 26% increase from 2019."

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"Of the total bond market, government bonds constitute around 47%."

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"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%."

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"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."

The global bond market is dynamic and evolving, with notable trends and shifts in key players. The market size is projected to continue its growth trajectory, exceeding $128 trillion by 2021. The dominance of the US and China as major players is evident, with China surpassing Japan to become the second largest bond market globally. Corporate bonds hold a significant share, representing about 18% of the market. The rise of green bonds and sustainable debt issuance highlights a growing emphasis on environmental and social responsibility in investment decisions. Despite challenges such as negative yield territory and the impact of COVID-19 on GDP, the bond market remains resilient, with expectations for low global bond yields in the near future.