Other investment, Debt instruments in Belgium
Belgium: Other investment, Debt instruments was 777.24 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
777.24 billion US dollar
Change on year
up 22.5%
World rank
16th
of 173 countries
All-time high
955.74 billion US dollar
in 2007
All-time low
77.52 billion US dollar
in 1983
Years of data
45
1981–2025
Other investment, Debt instruments in Belgium, 1981–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, other investment, debt instruments in Belgium stood at 777.24 billion US dollar.
The figure is up 22.5% on the previous year and up 52.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, debt instruments in Belgium peaked at 955.74 billion US dollar in 2007 and was at its lowest, 77.52 billion US dollar, in 1983.
That places Belgium 16th out of 173 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.
Other investment, Debt instruments in Belgium, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 79.51 billion US dollar | — |
| 1982 | 80.41 billion US dollar | +1.1% |
| 1983 | 77.52 billion US dollar | -3.6% |
| 1984 | 81.34 billion US dollar | +4.9% |
| 1985 | 103.30 billion US dollar | +27.0% |
| 1986 | 133.53 billion US dollar | +29.3% |
| 1987 | 172.17 billion US dollar | +28.9% |
| 1988 | 163.61 billion US dollar | -5.0% |
| 1989 | 187.00 billion US dollar | +14.3% |
| 1990 | 229.78 billion US dollar | +22.9% |
| 1991 | 237.54 billion US dollar | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 237.34 billion US dollar | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 238.24 billion US dollar | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 279.20 billion US dollar | +17.2% |
| 1995 | 306.65 billion US dollar | +9.8% |
| 1996 | 302.84 billion US dollar | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 290.47 billion US dollar | -4.1% |
| 1998 | 295.04 billion US dollar | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 281.41 billion US dollar | -4.6% |
| 2000 | 264.27 billion US dollar | -6.1% |
| 2001 | 249.93 billion US dollar | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 328.63 billion US dollar | +31.5% |
| 2003 | 458.90 billion US dollar | +39.6% |
| 2004 | 581.50 billion US dollar | +26.7% |
| 2005 | 609.13 billion US dollar | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 743.83 billion US dollar | +22.1% |
| 2007 | 955.74 billion US dollar | +28.5% |
| 2008 | 864.92 billion US dollar | -9.5% |
| 2009 | 821.13 billion US dollar | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 727.44 billion US dollar | -11.4% |
| 2011 | 758.07 billion US dollar | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 704.10 billion US dollar | -7.1% |
| 2013 | 620.84 billion US dollar | -11.8% |
| 2014 | 562.67 billion US dollar | -9.4% |
| 2015 | 511.05 billion US dollar | -9.2% |
| 2016 | 532.69 billion US dollar | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 537.32 billion US dollar | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 460.67 billion US dollar | -14.3% |
| 2019 | 500.44 billion US dollar | +8.6% |
| 2020 | 528.61 billion US dollar | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 523.89 billion US dollar | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 504.37 billion US dollar | -3.7% |
| 2023 | 602.58 billion US dollar | +19.5% |
| 2024 | 634.56 billion US dollar | +5.3% |
| 2025 | 777.24 billion US dollar | +22.5% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 777.24 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 91.22 billion US dollar, 8.5× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 777.24 billion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 66.41 billion US dollar, 11.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 119.82 billion US dollar | 77.52 billion US dollar | 187.00 billion US dollar | 9 |
| 1990s | 269.85 billion US dollar | 229.78 billion US dollar | 306.65 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 587.80 billion US dollar | 249.93 billion US dollar | 955.74 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 591.53 billion US dollar | 460.67 billion US dollar | 758.07 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 595.21 billion US dollar | 504.37 billion US dollar | 777.24 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More external debt data for Belgium
- 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)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 0.5463 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other investment, debt instruments in Belgium?
- Other investment, debt instruments in Belgium was 777.24 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, debt instruments recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 955.74 billion US dollar in 2007.
- What is the lowest other investment, debt instruments recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 77.52 billion US dollar in 1983.
- How does Belgium rank for other investment, debt instruments?
- Belgium ranks 16th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is other investment, debt instruments rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.1%. 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 Other 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.