Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in France
France: Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities was 257.94 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in France, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
France recorded 257.94 billion for portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in 2024.
That represents a change of down 17.6% on the previous year and up 88.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in France peaked at 434.26 billion in 2009 and was at its lowest, 8.64 billion, in 2015.
That places France 4th out of 192 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 225.13 billion | — |
| 2006 | 191.23 billion | -15.1% |
| 2007 | 113.35 billion | -40.7% |
| 2008 | 184.86 billion | +63.1% |
| 2009 | 434.26 billion | +134.9% |
| 2010 | 115.79 billion | -73.3% |
| 2011 | 105.15 billion | -9.2% |
| 2012 | 28.90 billion | -72.5% |
| 2013 | 157.63 billion | +445.5% |
| 2014 | 137.08 billion | -13.0% |
| 2015 | 8.64 billion | -93.7% |
| 2016 | 15.60 billion | +80.6% |
| 2017 | 44.75 billion | +186.9% |
| 2018 | 35.96 billion | -19.6% |
| 2019 | 149.54 billion | +315.9% |
| 2020 | 194.91 billion | +30.3% |
| 2021 | 133.54 billion | -31.5% |
| 2022 | 153.27 billion | +14.8% |
| 2023 | 313.15 billion | +104.3% |
| 2024 | 257.94 billion | -17.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 229.77 billion | 113.35 billion | 434.26 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 79.90 billion | 8.64 billion | 157.63 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 210.56 billion | 133.54 billion | 313.15 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 1 United States 1.32 trillion compare
- 2 Ireland 423.53 billion compare
- 3 Luxembourg 272.39 billion compare
- 5 Germany 204.17 billion compare
- 6 Italy 178.74 billion compare
- 7 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 152.42 billion 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, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in France?
- Portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in France was 257.94 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 434.26 billion in 2009.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.64 billion in 2015.
- How does France rank for portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities?
- France ranks 4th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.2%. 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, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.