France vs United Kingdom: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents over time
- France
- United Kingdom
How they compare
France currently reports 3.07 trillion against 2.65 trillion in United Kingdom, a difference of 416.02 billion.
That makes France's figure about 1.2 times United Kingdom's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2001 it was United Kingdom ahead.
France ranks 2nd and United Kingdom ranks 3rd of 213 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and United Kingdom in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.12 trillion | 1.37 trillion | 256.17 billion | United Kingdom |
| 2010s | 2.12 trillion | 1.96 trillion | 156.84 billion | France |
| 2020s | 2.59 trillion | 2.38 trillion | 209.70 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 United Kingdom?
- France, at 3.07 trillion against 2.65 trillion in United Kingdom as of 2025.
- What is the difference in 14_debt securities held by nonresidents between France and United Kingdom?
- 416.02 billion, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and United Kingdom?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2025.
- How do France and United Kingdom rank globally for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
- France ranks 2nd and United Kingdom ranks 3rd 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.