Bonds (Debt Securities) in France
France: Bonds (Debt Securities) was 2.15 trillion in 1997. ◆ Volatile
Bonds (Debt Securities) in France, 1977–1997
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for bonds (debt securities) in France is 2.15 trillion, measured in 1997.
The figure is down 5.1% on the previous year and up 102.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bonds (debt securities) in France peaked at 2.67 trillion in 1993 and was at its lowest, 76.65 billion, in 1977.
That places France 8th out of 20 countries with data for 1997, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Bonds (Debt Securities) in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 76.65 billion | — |
| 1978 | 177.95 billion | +132.2% |
| 1979 | 200.67 billion | +12.8% |
| 1980 | 250.18 billion | +24.7% |
| 1981 | 303.71 billion | +21.4% |
| 1982 | 363.48 billion | +19.7% |
| 1983 | 446.11 billion | +22.7% |
| 1984 | 530.53 billion | +18.9% |
| 1985 | 637.80 billion | +20.2% |
| 1986 | 832.14 billion | +30.5% |
| 1987 | 1.06 trillion | +27.8% |
| 1988 | 1.33 trillion | +24.8% |
| 1989 | 1.59 trillion | +20.0% |
| 1990 | 2.01 trillion | +26.3% |
| 1991 | 2.17 trillion | +7.7% |
| 1992 | 2.59 trillion | +19.4% |
| 1993 | 2.67 trillion | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 2.54 trillion | -5.1% |
| 1995 | 2.55 trillion | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 2.27 trillion | -11.1% |
| 1997 | 2.15 trillion | -5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 151.76 billion | 76.65 billion | 200.67 billion | 3 |
| 1980s | 734.58 billion | 250.18 billion | 1.59 trillion | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.37 trillion | 2.01 trillion | 2.67 trillion | 8 |
Countries ranked near France
More external debt data for France
- Other investment, Debt instruments 4.05 trillion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 18.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 3.17 trillion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 58,933 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 1.2 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 1.63 trillion (2024)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -6.34 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 22.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government -2.94 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 46,129 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is bonds (debt securities) in France?
- Bonds (debt securities) in France was 2.15 trillion in 1997, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest bonds (debt securities) recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 2.67 trillion in 1993.
- What is the lowest bonds (debt securities) recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 76.65 billion in 1977.
- How does France rank for bonds (debt securities)?
- France ranks 8th out of 20 countries with data for 1997.
- Is bonds (debt securities) rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Bonds (Debt Securities) (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Non-standard dataset provides discontinued, vintage country-reported financial data that are not harmonized and use country-specific terms.