Belgium vs France: Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP
Belgium
122.63
in 2030
France
129.43
in 2030
Belgium rank
13th
France rank
12th
Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time
- Belgium
- France
How they compare
France currently reports 129.43 against 122.63 in Belgium, a difference of 6.8.
That makes France's figure about 1.1 times Belgium's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 40 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Belgium ahead.
Belgium ranks 13th and France ranks 12th of 193 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 3 and France in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | France | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 129.07 | 53.68 | 75.39 | Belgium |
| 2000s | 98.9 | 66.55 | 32.36 | Belgium |
| 2010s | 103.01 | 94.78 | 8.22 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 109.77 | 117.15 | 7.38 | France |
| 2030s | 122.63 | 129.43 | 6.8 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross debt, general government, percent of gdp, Belgium or France?
- France, at 129.43 against 122.63 in Belgium as of 2030.
- What is the difference in gross debt, general government, percent of gdp between Belgium and France?
- 6.8, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and France?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2030.
- How do Belgium and France rank globally for gross debt, general government, percent of gdp?
- Belgium ranks 13th and France ranks 12th of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October