Belgium vs France: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP

Belgium
111.2
in 2030
France
121.13
in 2030
Belgium rank
5th
France rank
3rd

Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Belgium
  • France
20406080100120199120102030

How they compare

France currently reports 121.13 against 111.2 in Belgium, a difference of 9.93.

That makes France's figure about 1.1 times Belgium's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 32 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Belgium ahead.

Belgium ranks 5th and France ranks 3rd of 90 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 105.66 51.57 54.09 Belgium
2000s 89.08 57.83 31.25 Belgium
2010s 89.66 85.46 4.21 Belgium
2020s 96.38 107.78 11.4 France
2030s 111.2 121.13 9.93 France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher net debt, general government, percent of gdp, Belgium or France?
France, at 121.13 against 111.2 in Belgium as of 2030.
What is the difference in net debt, general government, percent of gdp between Belgium and France?
9.93, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and France?
32 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2030.
How do Belgium and France rank globally for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
Belgium ranks 5th and France ranks 3rd of 90 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Net 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
Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
105 places, 3,406 data points, 1991–2030
Last refreshed

Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October