France vs Germany: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents over time
- France
- Germany
How they compare
France currently reports 3.07 trillion against 2.26 trillion in Germany, a difference of 806.99 billion.
That makes France's figure about 1.4 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Germany ahead.
France ranks 2nd and Germany ranks 4th of 213 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and Germany in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.12 trillion | 1.72 trillion | 608.09 billion | Germany |
| 2010s | 2.12 trillion | 2.02 trillion | 100.94 billion | France |
| 2020s | 2.59 trillion | 1.96 trillion | 626.31 billion | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 14_debt securities held by nonresidents, France or Germany?
- France, at 3.07 trillion against 2.26 trillion in Germany as of 2025.
- What is the difference in 14_debt securities held by nonresidents between France and Germany?
- 806.99 billion, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2025.
- How do France and Germany rank globally for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
- France ranks 2nd and Germany ranks 4th of 213 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- IMF, published as 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The data are sourced from the IMF’s Coordinated Portfolio Investment Survey (CPIS) database. Individual economy data on debt securities held by nonresidents are derived from other economies’ CPIS creditor data. The relevant tables in the CPIS database are 1) derived portfolio investment liabilities: long-term debt securities; and 2) derived portfolio investment liabilities: short-term debt securities.