International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities) in France

France: International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities) was -696.70 billion in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-696.70 billion
Change on year
up 30.0%
World rank
169th
of 171 countries
All-time high
-34.07 billion
in 2005
All-time low
-995.25 billion
in 2023
Years of data
20
2005–2024

International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities) in France, 2005–2024

-1.0T-800.0B-600.0B-400.0B-200.0B02005201420242005: -34.1B2006: -107.5B2007: -239.2B2008: -368.2B2009: -394.7B2010: -226.5B2011: -200.9B2012: -353.3B2013: -568.1B2014: -487.8B2015: -447.1B2016: -447.7B2017: -702.7B2018: -629.5B2019: -770.9B2020: -919.3B2021: -952.9B2022: -776.7B2023: -995.3B2024: -696.7B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) in France is -696.70 billion, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 30.0% on the previous year and down 42.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) in France peaked at -34.07 billion in 2005 and was at its lowest, -995.25 billion, in 2023.

That places France 169th out of 171 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -228.73 billion -394.68 billion -34.07 billion 5
2010s -483.44 billion -770.89 billion -200.85 billion 10
2020s -868.18 billion -995.25 billion -696.70 billion 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 166 Ireland -449.87 billion compare
  2. 167 Mexico -571.40 billion compare
  3. 168 Spain -679.31 billion compare
  4. 170 Brazil -835.16 billion compare
  5. 171 United States -26.54 trillion compare

See the full ranking of 180 places β†’

More external debt data for France

All data for France β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) in France?
International investment position, net (assets less liabilities) in France was -696.70 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was -34.07 billion in 2005.
What is the lowest international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was -995.25 billion in 2023.
How does France rank for international investment position, net (assets less liabilities)?
France ranks 169th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
Is international investment position, net (assets less liabilities) rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 42.8%. 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 International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities), Adjusted using IMF accounting records (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
International investment position, Net (assets less liabilities), Adjusted using IMF accounting records (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
180 places, 3,172 data points, 2005–2024
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.