France vs Spain: Balance of payments by country - quarterly data
France
172,036
in 2026
Spain
109,413
in 2026
France rank
3rd
Spain rank
5th
Balance of payments by country - quarterly data over time
- France
- Spain
How they compare
France currently reports 172,036 against 109,413 in Spain, a difference of 62,623.
That makes France's figure about 1.6 times Spain's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 3rd and Spain ranks 5th of 33 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 114,656 | 66,394 | 48,262 | France |
| 2020s | 170,814 | 101,140 | 69,674 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher balance of payments by country - quarterly data, France or Spain?
- France, at 172,036 against 109,413 in Spain as of 2026.
- What is the difference in balance of payments by country - quarterly data between France and Spain?
- 62,623, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Spain?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2026.
- How do France and Spain rank globally for balance of payments by country - quarterly data?
- France ranks 3rd and Spain ranks 5th of 33 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Balance of payments by country - quarterly data (BPM6). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.