Net incurrence of liabilities, Transactions in France

France: Net incurrence of liabilities, Transactions was 146.84 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
146.84 billion
Change on year
down 24.9%
World rank
12th
of 33 countries
All-time high
310.63 billion
in 2020
All-time low
21.04 billion
in 2006
Years of data
27
1999–2025

Net incurrence of liabilities, Transactions in France, 1999–2025

0100.0B200.0B300.0B1999201220251999: 28.9B2000: 32.1B2001: 25.0B2002: 75.5B2003: 103.0B2004: 56.3B2005: 73.9B2006: 21.0B2007: 73.4B2008: 120.1B2009: 252.9B2010: 112.8B2011: 109.4B2012: 103.3B2013: 107.8B2014: 85.5B2015: 93.9B2016: 82.4B2017: 108.1B2018: 62.7B2019: 30.9B2020: 310.6B2021: 171.4B2022: 101.4B2023: 130.7B2024: 195.4B2025: 146.8B

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net incurrence of liabilities, transactions in France is 146.84 billion, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 24.9% on the previous year and up 56.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net incurrence of liabilities, transactions in France peaked at 310.63 billion in 2020 and was at its lowest, 21.04 billion, in 2006.

France ranks 12th of 33 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Net incurrence of liabilities, Transactions in France, year by year

Annual values for Net incurrence of liabilities, Transactions (Statement of operations, General government) in France, 1999 to 2025.
Year Value Change
1999 28.92 billion
2000 32.14 billion +11.1%
2001 25.00 billion -22.2%
2002 75.53 billion +202.1%
2003 102.97 billion +36.3%
2004 56.26 billion -45.4%
2005 73.86 billion +31.3%
2006 21.04 billion -71.5%
2007 73.45 billion +249.1%
2008 120.14 billion +63.6%
2009 252.90 billion +110.5%
2010 112.80 billion -55.4%
2011 109.38 billion -3.0%
2012 103.29 billion -5.6%
2013 107.78 billion +4.3%
2014 85.52 billion -20.7%
2015 93.89 billion +9.8%
2016 82.37 billion -12.3%
2017 108.15 billion +31.3%
2018 62.74 billion -42.0%
2019 30.94 billion -50.7%
2020 310.63 billion +903.9%
2021 171.37 billion -44.8%
2022 101.37 billion -40.9%
2023 130.75 billion +29.0%
2024 195.42 billion +49.5%
2025 146.84 billion -24.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 28.92 billion 28.92 billion 28.92 billion 1
2000s 83.33 billion 21.04 billion 252.90 billion 10
2010s 89.69 billion 30.94 billion 112.80 billion 10
2020s 176.06 billion 101.37 billion 310.63 billion 6

Countries ranked near France

  1. 9 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 247.41 billion compare
  2. 10 Canada 238.75 billion compare
  3. 11 Romania 186.01 billion compare
  4. 13 Germany 131.25 billion compare
  5. 14 Sweden 115.27 billion compare
  6. 15 Italy 96.68 billion compare

See the full ranking of 33 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net incurrence of liabilities, transactions in France?
Net incurrence of liabilities, transactions in France was 146.84 billion in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest net incurrence of liabilities, transactions recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 310.63 billion in 2020.
What is the lowest net incurrence of liabilities, transactions recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 21.04 billion in 2006.
How does France rank for net incurrence of liabilities, transactions?
France ranks 12th out of 33 countries with data for 2025.
Is net incurrence of liabilities, transactions rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 56.4%. 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 Net incurrence of liabilities, Transactions (Statement of operations, General government). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Net incurrence of liabilities, Transactions (Statement of operations, General government)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
33 places, 847 data points, 1990–2025
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