Portfolio investment, Debt securities, Other Sectors (BPM6) in France
France: Portfolio investment, Debt securities, Other Sectors (BPM6) was 1.89 trillion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Debt securities, Other Sectors (BPM6) in France, 1994–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6) in France stood at 1.89 trillion US dollar. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
The figure is up 19.3% on the previous year and up 50.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6) in France peaked at 1.89 trillion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 56.63 billion US dollar, in 1995.
France ranks 4th of 146 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, Debt securities, Other Sectors (BPM6) in France, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 60.01 billion US dollar | — |
| 1995 | 56.63 billion US dollar | -5.6% |
| 1996 | 67.88 billion US dollar | +19.9% |
| 1997 | 97.59 billion US dollar | +43.8% |
| 1998 | 166.50 billion US dollar | +70.6% |
| 1999 | 183.44 billion US dollar | +10.2% |
| 2000 | 227.86 billion US dollar | +24.2% |
| 2001 | 283.65 billion US dollar | +24.5% |
| 2002 | 361.33 billion US dollar | +27.4% |
| 2003 | 496.65 billion US dollar | +37.5% |
| 2004 | 639.25 billion US dollar | +28.7% |
| 2005 | 651.04 billion US dollar | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 807.37 billion US dollar | +24.0% |
| 2007 | 1.09 trillion US dollar | +35.1% |
| 2008 | 1.22 trillion US dollar | +11.9% |
| 2009 | 1.45 trillion US dollar | +19.0% |
| 2010 | 1.38 trillion US dollar | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 1.22 trillion US dollar | -12.0% |
| 2012 | 1.31 trillion US dollar | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 1.42 trillion US dollar | +8.2% |
| 2014 | 1.36 trillion US dollar | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 1.26 trillion US dollar | -7.9% |
| 2016 | 1.31 trillion US dollar | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 1.46 trillion US dollar | +11.5% |
| 2018 | 1.39 trillion US dollar | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 1.46 trillion US dollar | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 1.63 trillion US dollar | +11.7% |
| 2021 | 1.55 trillion US dollar | -4.7% |
| 2022 | 1.35 trillion US dollar | -13.1% |
| 2023 | 1.54 trillion US dollar | +14.0% |
| 2024 | 1.59 trillion US dollar | +3.1% |
| 2025 | 1.89 trillion US dollar | +19.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 105.34 billion US dollar | 56.63 billion US dollar | 183.44 billion US dollar | 6 |
| 2000s | 723.10 billion US dollar | 227.86 billion US dollar | 1.45 trillion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.36 trillion US dollar | 1.22 trillion US dollar | 1.46 trillion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.59 trillion US dollar | 1.35 trillion US dollar | 1.89 trillion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 1 United States of America 3.76 trillion US dollar compare
- 2 Luxembourg 3.53 trillion US dollar compare
- 3 Ireland 2.73 trillion US dollar compare
- 5 Germany 1.74 trillion US dollar compare
- 6 Japan 1.59 trillion US dollar compare
- 7 Netherlands 1.01 trillion US dollar compare
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 portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6) in France?
- Portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6) in France was 1.89 trillion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6) recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 1.89 trillion US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6) recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.63 billion US dollar in 1995.
- How does France rank for portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6)?
- France ranks 4th out of 146 countries with data for 2025.
- Is portfolio investment, debt securities, other sectors (bpm6) rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.6%. 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 Portfolio investment, Debt securities, Other Sectors (BPM6) (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.