Belgium vs France: Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of
Belgium
-6.4
in 2030
France
-6.34
in 2030
Belgium rank
178th
France rank
177th
Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of over time
- Belgium
- France
How they compare
France currently reports -6.34 against -6.4 in Belgium, a difference of 0.06.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1991 it was France ahead.
Belgium ranks 178th and France ranks 177th of 195 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 | -4.6 | -4 | 0.5995 | France |
| 2000s | -1.09 | -3.36 | 2.26 | Belgium |
| 2010s | -2.8 | -4.29 | 1.48 | Belgium |
| 2020s | -5.53 | -6.15 | 0.6209 | Belgium |
| 2030s | -6.4 | -6.34 | 0.0597 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of, Belgium or France?
- France, at -6.34 against -6.4 in Belgium as of 2030.
- What is the difference in net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of between Belgium and France?
- 0.06, 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 net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of?
- Belgium ranks 178th and France ranks 177th of 195 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), 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