Total Debt for LyondellBasell (LYB)
According to LyondellBasell's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported total debt is $15.96B USD. Total debt is the sum of short-term and long-term interest-bearing borrowings on the balance sheet (notes, bonds, term loans, lease liabilities). Useful for leverage and refinancing risk — combine with cash on hand for net debt, and see total liabilities for the broader obligations picture.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$15.96B
YoY change
+23.5%
5Y CAGR
-1.8%
Peak year (2008)
$23.97B
Latest annual
$15.96B
Total Debt history chart for LyondellBasell (LYB) from 2008 to 2025
Total Debt history table for LyondellBasell (LYB) from 2008 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Total Debt | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15.96B | +23.5% | ||
| 2024 | $12.92B | -0.6% | ||
| 2023 | $13.00B | -1.3% | ||
| 2022 | $13.18B | -3.1% | ||
| 2021 | $13.60B | -22.2% | ||
| 2020 | $17.49B | +29.1% | ||
| 2019 | $13.55B | +44.4% | ||
| 2018 | $9.39B | +8.9% | ||
| 2017 | $8.62B | -4.0% | ||
| 2016 | $8.98B | +11.9% | ||
| 2015 | $8.03B | +14.0% | ||
| 2014 | $7.04B | +20.7% | ||
| 2013 | $5.83B | +32.6% | ||
| 2012 | $4.40B | +9.1% | ||
| 2011 | $4.03B | -33.7% | ||
| 2010 | $6.08B | -12.9% | ||
| 2009 | $6.98B | -70.9% | ||
| 2008 | $23.97B | — |
Total Debt values are taken from LyondellBasell's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual total debt for LyondellBasell (LYB) came in at $15.96B – grew 23.5% year-over-year.
LyondellBasell total debt compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is -1.8%, with a net decline across the window.
The dataset's maximum total debt sits at $23.97B (2008); the minimum reading of $4.03B dates to 2011.
Within Basic Materials, LyondellBasell (LYB) ranks 3rd among 8 peers we track. The peer median for total debt is $10.47B.
LyondellBasell Total Debt by Year
LyondellBasell Total Debt 2025: $15.96B
LyondellBasell total debt in 2025 was $15.96B, grew 23.5% from 2024.
LyondellBasell Total Debt 2024: $12.92B
LyondellBasell total debt in 2024 was $12.92B, edged down 0.6% below 2023.
LyondellBasell Total Debt 2023: $13.00B
LyondellBasell total debt in 2023 was $13.00B, edged down 1.3% below 2022.
LyondellBasell Total Debt 2022: $13.18B
LyondellBasell total debt in 2022 was $13.18B, edged down 3.1% below 2021.
LyondellBasell Total Debt 2021: $13.60B
LyondellBasell total debt in 2021 was $13.60B.
See more financial history for LyondellBasell (LYB).
Sector peers — Total Debt
Companies in the same sector as LyondellBasell, ranked by their latest total debt.
| Company | Total Debt | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Linde plc (LIN) | $26.99B | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $19.70B | Basic Materials |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $14.53B | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $11.50B | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $9.43B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $7.41B | Basic Materials |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $5.71B | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $321.47M | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is LyondellBasell's total debt?
- Latest reported total debt for LyondellBasell (LYB) is $15.96B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has LyondellBasell total debt changed year-over-year?
- LyondellBasell (LYB) total debt changed +23.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of LyondellBasell total debt?
- LyondellBasell (LYB) total debt compound annual growth rate is -1.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did LyondellBasell total debt hit its highest annual value?
- LyondellBasell total debt reached its highest annual value of $23.97B in 2008.
What was LyondellBasell total debt in 2024?
- LyondellBasell (LYB) total debt in 2024 was $12.92B.
What was LyondellBasell total debt in 2025?
- LyondellBasell (LYB) total debt in 2025 was $15.96B.
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