Direct investment, Debt instruments in Belgium
Belgium: Direct investment, Debt instruments was 347.74 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Debt instruments in Belgium, 1995–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment, debt instruments in Belgium is 347.74 billion US dollar, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 10.7% on the previous year and down 31.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, debt instruments in Belgium peaked at 729.30 billion US dollar in 2012 and was at its lowest, 25.77 billion US dollar, in 1997.
That places Belgium 12th out of 149 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Debt instruments in Belgium, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 28.56 billion US dollar | — |
| 1996 | 26.22 billion US dollar | -8.2% |
| 1997 | 25.77 billion US dollar | -1.7% |
| 1998 | 39.12 billion US dollar | +51.8% |
| 1999 | 43.90 billion US dollar | +12.2% |
| 2000 | 67.55 billion US dollar | +53.9% |
| 2001 | 80.91 billion US dollar | +19.8% |
| 2002 | 101.50 billion US dollar | +25.4% |
| 2003 | 143.29 billion US dollar | +41.2% |
| 2004 | 165.67 billion US dollar | +15.6% |
| 2005 | 152.34 billion US dollar | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 190.71 billion US dollar | +25.2% |
| 2007 | 246.79 billion US dollar | +29.4% |
| 2008 | 593.47 billion US dollar | +140.5% |
| 2009 | 641.37 billion US dollar | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 686.29 billion US dollar | +7.0% |
| 2011 | 727.64 billion US dollar | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 729.30 billion US dollar | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 709.84 billion US dollar | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 608.28 billion US dollar | -14.3% |
| 2015 | 507.71 billion US dollar | -16.5% |
| 2016 | 475.32 billion US dollar | -6.4% |
| 2017 | 499.85 billion US dollar | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 435.66 billion US dollar | -12.8% |
| 2019 | 394.21 billion US dollar | -9.5% |
| 2020 | 387.55 billion US dollar | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 397.07 billion US dollar | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 397.88 billion US dollar | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 340.23 billion US dollar | -14.5% |
| 2024 | 313.99 billion US dollar | -7.7% |
| 2025 | 347.74 billion US dollar | +10.7% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 347.74 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 42.99 billion US dollar, 8.1× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 347.74 billion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.05 billion US dollar, 31.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct investment, Debt instruments in Belgium changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +140.5% | 246.79 billion US dollar | 593.47 billion US dollar |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 32.72 billion US dollar | 25.77 billion US dollar | 43.90 billion US dollar | 5 |
| 2000s | 238.36 billion US dollar | 67.55 billion US dollar | 641.37 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 577.41 billion US dollar | 394.21 billion US dollar | 729.30 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 364.08 billion US dollar | 313.99 billion US dollar | 397.88 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More external debt data for Belgium
- Other investment, Debt instruments 777.24 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 22.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 396.32 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 65,086 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 1.07 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 311.97 billion (2024)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -6.4 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 10.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government -3.56 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 33,188 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, debt instruments in Belgium?
- Direct investment, debt instruments in Belgium was 347.74 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, debt instruments recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 729.30 billion US dollar in 2012.
- What is the lowest direct investment, debt instruments recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.77 billion US dollar in 1997.
- How does Belgium rank for direct investment, debt instruments?
- Belgium ranks 12th out of 149 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investment, debt instruments rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.