Other investment, Debt instruments, General government in France
France: Other investment, Debt instruments, General government was 71.40 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Other investment, Debt instruments, General government in France, 1980–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other investment, debt instruments, general government in France is 71.40 billion US dollar, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 14.3% on the previous year and up 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, debt instruments, general government in France peaked at 83.57 billion US dollar in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1.30 billion US dollar, in 1980.
That places France 5th out of 139 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, General government in France, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1.30 billion US dollar | — |
| 1981 | 1.30 billion US dollar | +0.2% |
| 1982 | 7.43 billion US dollar | +470.1% |
| 1983 | 7.74 billion US dollar | +4.1% |
| 1984 | 8.20 billion US dollar | +6.0% |
| 1985 | 12.64 billion US dollar | +54.1% |
| 1986 | 18.33 billion US dollar | +45.0% |
| 1987 | 27.72 billion US dollar | +51.2% |
| 1988 | 29.26 billion US dollar | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 35.18 billion US dollar | +20.2% |
| 1990 | 40.48 billion US dollar | +15.1% |
| 1991 | 44.79 billion US dollar | +10.6% |
| 1994 | 31.28 billion US dollar | -30.2% |
| 1995 | 34.80 billion US dollar | +11.2% |
| 1996 | 33.33 billion US dollar | -4.2% |
| 1997 | 29.79 billion US dollar | -10.6% |
| 1998 | 31.63 billion US dollar | +6.2% |
| 1999 | 43.47 billion US dollar | +37.4% |
| 2000 | 39.70 billion US dollar | -8.7% |
| 2001 | 37.91 billion US dollar | -4.5% |
| 2002 | 43.93 billion US dollar | +15.9% |
| 2003 | 53.00 billion US dollar | +20.6% |
| 2004 | 51.69 billion US dollar | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 40.55 billion US dollar | -21.6% |
| 2006 | 42.91 billion US dollar | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 36.18 billion US dollar | -15.7% |
| 2008 | 31.53 billion US dollar | -12.8% |
| 2009 | 28.65 billion US dollar | -9.2% |
| 2010 | 30.94 billion US dollar | +8.0% |
| 2011 | 41.49 billion US dollar | +34.1% |
| 2012 | 75.66 billion US dollar | +82.4% |
| 2013 | 83.57 billion US dollar | +10.5% |
| 2014 | 75.76 billion US dollar | -9.3% |
| 2015 | 65.91 billion US dollar | -13.0% |
| 2016 | 63.11 billion US dollar | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 71.09 billion US dollar | +12.6% |
| 2018 | 67.63 billion US dollar | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 67.26 billion US dollar | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 73.43 billion US dollar | +9.2% |
| 2021 | 77.76 billion US dollar | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 74.94 billion US dollar | -3.6% |
| 2023 | 70.83 billion US dollar | -5.5% |
| 2024 | 62.44 billion US dollar | -11.8% |
| 2025 | 71.40 billion US dollar | +14.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 14.91 billion US dollar | 1.30 billion US dollar | 35.18 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 1990s | 36.20 billion US dollar | 29.79 billion US dollar | 44.79 billion US dollar | 8 |
| 2000s | 40.61 billion US dollar | 28.65 billion US dollar | 53.00 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 64.24 billion US dollar | 30.94 billion US dollar | 83.57 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 71.80 billion US dollar | 62.44 billion US dollar | 77.76 billion US dollar | 6 |
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 other investment, debt instruments, general government in France?
- Other investment, debt instruments, general government in France was 71.40 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, debt instruments, general government recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 83.57 billion US dollar in 2013.
- What is the lowest other investment, debt instruments, general government recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.30 billion US dollar in 1980.
- How does France rank for other investment, debt instruments, general government?
- France ranks 5th out of 139 countries with data for 2025.
- Is other investment, debt instruments, general government rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. 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 Other investment, Debt instruments, General government (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.