Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors in Belgium
Belgium: Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors was 204.17 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors in Belgium, 1981–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other investment, debt instruments, other sectors in Belgium is 204.17 billion US dollar, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.0% on the previous year and up 46.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, debt instruments, other sectors in Belgium peaked at 207.24 billion US dollar in 2023 and was at its lowest, 14.74 billion US dollar, in 1984.
Belgium ranks 15th of 164 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors in Belgium, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 16.46 billion US dollar | — |
| 1982 | 17.99 billion US dollar | +9.3% |
| 1983 | 16.18 billion US dollar | -10.1% |
| 1984 | 14.74 billion US dollar | -8.9% |
| 1985 | 18.65 billion US dollar | +26.5% |
| 1986 | 24.35 billion US dollar | +30.6% |
| 1987 | 31.55 billion US dollar | +29.6% |
| 1988 | 29.94 billion US dollar | -5.1% |
| 1989 | 37.19 billion US dollar | +24.2% |
| 1990 | 46.25 billion US dollar | +24.4% |
| 1991 | 51.33 billion US dollar | +11.0% |
| 1992 | 57.05 billion US dollar | +11.2% |
| 1993 | 56.49 billion US dollar | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 72.84 billion US dollar | +28.9% |
| 1995 | 77.44 billion US dollar | +6.3% |
| 1996 | 86.70 billion US dollar | +12.0% |
| 1997 | 84.75 billion US dollar | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 90.97 billion US dollar | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 91.02 billion US dollar | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 94.54 billion US dollar | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 71.23 billion US dollar | -24.7% |
| 2002 | 70.04 billion US dollar | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 88.20 billion US dollar | +25.9% |
| 2004 | 112.73 billion US dollar | +27.8% |
| 2005 | 81.42 billion US dollar | -27.8% |
| 2006 | 91.00 billion US dollar | +11.8% |
| 2007 | 109.85 billion US dollar | +20.7% |
| 2008 | 122.87 billion US dollar | +11.8% |
| 2009 | 187.06 billion US dollar | +52.2% |
| 2010 | 145.13 billion US dollar | -22.4% |
| 2011 | 172.94 billion US dollar | +19.2% |
| 2012 | 156.31 billion US dollar | -9.6% |
| 2013 | 169.54 billion US dollar | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 139.26 billion US dollar | -17.9% |
| 2015 | 139.38 billion US dollar | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 180.51 billion US dollar | +29.5% |
| 2017 | 161.23 billion US dollar | -10.7% |
| 2018 | 133.25 billion US dollar | -17.4% |
| 2019 | 163.32 billion US dollar | +22.6% |
| 2020 | 192.46 billion US dollar | +17.8% |
| 2021 | 199.03 billion US dollar | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 181.65 billion US dollar | -8.7% |
| 2023 | 207.24 billion US dollar | +14.1% |
| 2024 | 179.02 billion US dollar | -13.6% |
| 2025 | 204.17 billion US dollar | +14.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 23.00 billion US dollar | 14.74 billion US dollar | 37.19 billion US dollar | 9 |
| 1990s | 71.48 billion US dollar | 46.25 billion US dollar | 91.02 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 102.89 billion US dollar | 70.04 billion US dollar | 187.06 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 156.09 billion US dollar | 133.25 billion US dollar | 180.51 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 193.93 billion US dollar | 179.02 billion US dollar | 207.24 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)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government -3.56 (2030)
- Gross debt, General government, Percent of fiscal year GDP 106.05 (2015)
- Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP 122.63 (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other investment, debt instruments, other sectors in Belgium?
- Other investment, debt instruments, other sectors in Belgium was 204.17 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, debt instruments, other sectors recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 207.24 billion US dollar in 2023.
- What is the lowest other investment, debt instruments, other sectors recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.74 billion US dollar in 1984.
- How does Belgium rank for other investment, debt instruments, other sectors?
- Belgium ranks 15th out of 164 countries with data for 2025.
- Is other investment, debt instruments, other sectors rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.5%. 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 Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors (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.