France recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 113 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - France Government Debt to GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Key information about France Government Debt: % of GDP

• France Government debt accounted for 110.6 % of the country's Nominal GDP in Dec 2023, compared with the ratio of 111.7 % in the previous quarter.
• France government debt to GDP ratio data is updated quarterly, available from Dec 1995 to Dec 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 117.5 % in Mar 2021 and a record low of 56.1 % in Dec 1995.

Related information about France Government Debt: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, France National Government Debt reached 3,409.6 USD bn in Mar 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP reached 736.3 USD bn in Mar 2023.

Government Debt in France increased to 3416.30 EUR Billion in the second quarter of 2025 from 3345.40 EUR Billion in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - France General Government Debt - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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Key information about France National Government Debt

• France National Government Debt reached 3,681.2 USD bn in Sep 2024, compared with 3,461.0 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• France National Government Debt data is updated quarterly, available from Dec 1995 to Sep 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 3,681.2 USD bn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 761.5 USD bn in Jun 2001.

CEIC converts quarterly Government Debt into USD. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies provides Government Debt in EUR. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.


Related information about France National Government Debt

• In the latest reports, France Consolidated Fiscal Balance recorded a deficit equal to 6.0 % of its Nominal GDP in Sep 2024.
• The country's Government debt accounted for 110.6 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2023.
• France Nominal GDP reached 736.3 USD bn in Mar 2023.

Key information about France Total Debt: % of GDP

• France Total Debt accounted for 941.1 % of the country's GDP in 2024, compared with the ratio of 941.3 % in the previous quarter.
• France Total Debt: % of GDP data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1996 to Sep 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 1,068.3 % in Mar 2021 and a record low of 516.6 % in Mar 1996.

CEIC calculates quarterly Total Debt as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly Total Debt and quarterly Nominal GDP. Total Debt is calculated as the Total Liabilities less Equity & Investment Fund Shares and Financial Derivatives. Liabilities of the Rest of the World are subtracted from Total Liabilities. The Banque de France provides Total Debt in EUR. Eurostat provides Nominal GDP in EUR.

France Debt: SS: Short Term data was reported at 169.800 EUR bn in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 185.500 EUR bn for Mar 2018. France Debt: SS: Short Term data is updated quarterly, averaging 108.100 EUR bn from Dec 1995 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 91 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 241.700 EUR bn in Sep 2009 and a record low of 32.300 EUR bn in Dec 1999. France Debt: SS: Short Term data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by French National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.F005: Central Government Debt: Maastricht Definition.

Key information about France External Debt

• France External Debt reached 8,194.6 USD bn in Sep 2024, compared with 7,676.1 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• France External Debt: USD mn data is updated quarterly, available from Jun 2004 to Sep 2024.
• The data reached an all-time high of 8,194.6 USD bn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 2,398.8 USD bn in Jun 2004.

CEIC converts quarterly External Debt into USD. The Banque de France provides External Debt in EUR based on BPM6. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. External Debt prior to Q1 2008 is based on BPM5, sourced from the Banque de France.


Related information about France External Debt

• In the latest reports of France, Current Account recorded a deficit of 1.9 USD bn in Nov 2024.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 864.5 USD mn in Nov 2024.
• France Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 2.0 USD bn in Nov 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 51.4 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 736.3 USD bn in Mar 2023.

In the third quarter of 2024, Greece's national debt was the highest in all the European Union, amounting to 158 percent of Greece's gross domestic product. In spite of Greece's total being high by EU standards, it marks a substantial decrease from the historical high point reached by the country's national debt of 207 percent of GDP in 2020. Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, and Portugal also all have government debt worth over one year's production of their economies, while the small Baltic country of Estonia has the smallest national debt when compared with GDP, at only 24 percent. In debitum incrementum?A country’s national debt, also known as government debt or public debt, is defined as all borrowings owed by the government of a country. It usually comprises internal debt – owed to other governmental departments – and external debt, which is held by the public and is owed to government bond owners. National debt can be caused by a struggling economy in general, or by low tax income, which usually leads to money being borrowed from other governments for support, which in turn cannot be paid back right away. At first glance, a high national debt is not always a sign of a struggling economy – but since increasing debt can slow down economic growth significantly, it is imperative for the respective government to seek a steady reduction in the long run.

France General Govt: Year to Date: Exp: Public: Debt data was reported at 26,470.000 EUR mn in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 26,454.000 EUR mn for Aug 2018. France General Govt: Year to Date: Exp: Public: Debt data is updated monthly, averaging 20,438.000 EUR mn from Mar 2000 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 223 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46,303.000 EUR mn in Dec 2012 and a record low of 83.000 EUR mn in Jan 2016. France General Govt: Year to Date: Exp: Public: Debt data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.F004: Central Government Revenue and Expenditure.

Key information about France Household Debt

• France Household Debt reached 2,335.5 USD bn in Sep 2024, compared with the reported number of 2,250.7 USD bn in the previous quarter
• France Household Debt: USD mn data is updated quarterly, available from Dec 1977 to Sep 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 2,335.5 USD bn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 83.3 USD bn in Dec 1977

CEIC converts quarterly Household Debt into USD. The Banque de France provides Household Debt in EUR. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Household Debt includes Sole Proprietorship.


Further information about France Household Debt

• In the latest reports, France Household Debt accounted for 74.2 % of the country's Nominal GDP in Dec 2023
• Money Supply M2 in France increased 3,161.0 USD bn YoY in Nov 2024
• France Foreign Exchange Reserves was measured at 29.5 USD bn in Dec 2024
• The Foreign Exchange Reserves equaled 0.5 Months of Import in Nov 2024
• France Domestic Credit reached 5,416.5 USD bn in Oct 2024, representing an increased of 1.4 % YoY

Key information about France External Debt: % of GDP

• France External Debt accounted for 244.9 % of the country's Nominal GDP in 2023, compared with the ratio of 243.0 % in the previous year.
• France External Debt: % of Nominal GDP data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2004 to Dec 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 264.9 % in Dec 2020 and a record low of 123.0 % in Dec 2004.

CEIC calculates External Debt as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly External Debt and annual Nominal GDP. The Banque de France provides External Debt in EUR based on BPM6. National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies provides Nominal GDP in EUR. External Debt prior to 2008 is based on BPM5, sourced from the Banque de France.


Related information about France External Debt: % of GDP

• In the latest reports of France, Current Account recorded a deficit of 3.4 USD bn in May 2024.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) fell by 111.3 USD mn in May 2024.
• France Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 2.2 USD bn in May 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 132.8 USD bn in Mar 2024.
• The country's External Debt reached 7,806,404.8 in Mar 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 736.3 USD bn in Mar 2023.

Key information about France Private Debt: % of Nominal GDP

• France Private Debt accounted for 106.58 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a ratio of 106.59 % in the previous quarter
• France Private Debt contribution to Nominal GDP ratio is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1980 to Dec 2024, with an average share of 76.85 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 122.21 % in Mar 2021 and a record low of 65.91 % in Dec 1998

CEIC calculates quarterly Private Debt as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Private Debt and quarterly Nominal GDP. The Banque de France provides Private Debt in EUR. Eurostat provides Nominal GDP in EUR.

France FR: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: General Government: Debt Securities and Loans data was reported at 96.018 % in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 95.169 % for Dec 2017. France FR: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: General Government: Debt Securities and Loans data is updated quarterly, averaging 72.222 % from Mar 2000 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 97.638 % in Jun 2017 and a record low of 55.794 % in Mar 2001. France FR: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: General Government: Debt Securities and Loans data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank: QPSD: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: General Government.

France FR: Gross Public Debt: USD: General Government: Long Term: Over 1 Year: Loans data was reported at 315.224 USD bn in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 334.888 USD bn for Mar 2018. France FR: Gross Public Debt: USD: General Government: Long Term: Over 1 Year: Loans data is updated quarterly, averaging 271.384 USD bn from Mar 2000 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 74 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 381.911 USD bn in Dec 2013 and a record low of 132.043 USD bn in Jun 2001. France FR: Gross Public Debt: USD: General Government: Long Term: Over 1 Year: Loans data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank.QPSD: Gross Public Debt: General Government.

France FR: Gross Public Debt: USD: General Government: Debt Securities, Loans, SDRs, Currency and Deposits data was reported at 2,778.776 USD bn in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,660.571 USD bn for Dec 2017. France FR: Gross Public Debt: USD: General Government: Debt Securities, Loans, SDRs, Currency and Deposits data is updated quarterly, averaging 1,530.476 USD bn from Mar 1995 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 93 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,785.606 USD bn in Mar 2014 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in Dec 1999. France FR: Gross Public Debt: USD: General Government: Debt Securities, Loans, SDRs, Currency and Deposits data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank: QPSD: Gross Public Debt: General Government.

France FR: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: General Government: Other Accounts Payable data was reported at 13.410 % in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 12.856 % for Dec 2017. France FR: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: General Government: Other Accounts Payable data is updated quarterly, averaging 10.429 % from Dec 1998 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 78 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.109 % in Sep 2017 and a record low of 9.371 % in Dec 2005. France FR: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: General Government: Other Accounts Payable data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank: QPSD: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: General Government.

France FR: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: Central Government: Short Term data was reported at 17.736 % in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 17.462 % for Dec 2017. France FR: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: Central Government: Short Term data is updated quarterly, averaging 15.768 % from Mar 2000 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19.621 % in Jun 2014 and a record low of 10.953 % in Dec 2006. France FR: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: Central Government: Short Term data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank: QPSD: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: Central Government.

France FR: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: Central Government: Long Term data was reported at 72.285 % in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 71.471 % for Dec 2017. France FR: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: Central Government: Long Term data is updated quarterly, averaging 50.211 % from Mar 2000 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.350 % in Jun 2017 and a record low of 43.095 % in Mar 2001. France FR: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: Central Government: Long Term data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank: QPSD: Gross Public Debt: % of GDP: Central Government.

France FR: Gross Public Debt: USD: General Government data was reported at 3,057.294 USD bn in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,227.890 USD bn for Mar 2018. France FR: Gross Public Debt: USD: General Government data is updated quarterly, averaging 2,372.378 USD bn from Mar 2000 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 74 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,227.890 USD bn in Mar 2018 and a record low of 885.693 USD bn in Jun 2001. France FR: Gross Public Debt: USD: General Government data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.World Bank: QPSD: Gross Public Debt: General Government.