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
5075100125150199120102030

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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Indicator
Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
211 places, 7,159 data points, 1991–2030
Last refreshed

Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October