France vs United States: 18_International debt securities, short term
France
263.54 billion
in 2026
United States
285.23 billion
in 2026
France rank
5th
United States rank
4th
18_International debt securities, short term over time
- France
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 285.23 billion against 263.54 billion in France, a difference of 21.69 billion.
That makes United States's figure about 1.1 times France's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 31 shared years of data; in 1996 it was United States ahead.
France ranks 5th and United States ranks 4th of 154 countries.
United States has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28.31 billion | 64.17 billion | 35.87 billion | United States |
| 2000s | 120.28 billion | 315.50 billion | 195.23 billion | United States |
| 2010s | 276.24 billion | 335.00 billion | 58.77 billion | United States |
| 2020s | 242.29 billion | 242.80 billion | 504.86 million | United States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 18_international debt securities, short term, France or United States?
- United States, at 285.23 billion against 263.54 billion in France as of 2026.
- What is the difference in 18_international debt securities, short term between France and United States?
- 21.69 billion, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and United States?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2026.
- How do France and United States rank globally for 18_international debt securities, short term?
- France ranks 5th and United States ranks 4th of 154 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- BIS, published as 18_International debt securities, short term. 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 derived from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) International Debt Securities Statistics and cover securities with original maturity of up to 12 months.