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
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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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Indicator
Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
213 places, 7,616 data points, 1991–2030
Last refreshed

Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October