18_International debt securities, short term in France
France: 18_International debt securities, short term was 263.54 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
263.54 billion
Change on year
up 25.4%
World rank
5th
of 154 countries
All-time high
323.30 billion
in 2014
All-time low
23.84 billion
in 1996
Years of data
31
1996–2026
18_International debt securities, short term in France, 1996–2026
Source: BIS.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 18_international debt securities, short term in France is 263.54 billion, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.4% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 18_international debt securities, short term in France peaked at 323.30 billion in 2014 and was at its lowest, 23.84 billion, in 1996.
France ranks 5th of 154 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
18_International debt securities, short term in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 23.84 billion | — |
| 1997 | 25.58 billion | +7.3% |
| 1998 | 32.20 billion | +25.9% |
| 1999 | 31.61 billion | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 37.82 billion | +19.7% |
| 2001 | 61.88 billion | +63.6% |
| 2002 | 51.82 billion | -16.3% |
| 2003 | 83.97 billion | +62.0% |
| 2004 | 107.65 billion | +28.2% |
| 2005 | 118.18 billion | +9.8% |
| 2006 | 132.58 billion | +12.2% |
| 2007 | 155.29 billion | +17.1% |
| 2008 | 254.09 billion | +63.6% |
| 2009 | 199.49 billion | -21.5% |
| 2010 | 255.01 billion | +27.8% |
| 2011 | 314.29 billion | +23.2% |
| 2012 | 288.09 billion | -8.3% |
| 2013 | 278.03 billion | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 323.30 billion | +16.3% |
| 2015 | 264.17 billion | -18.3% |
| 2016 | 259.79 billion | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 269.29 billion | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 267.24 billion | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 243.14 billion | -9.0% |
| 2020 | 251.27 billion | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 262.83 billion | +4.6% |
| 2022 | 240.47 billion | -8.5% |
| 2023 | 239.64 billion | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 228.07 billion | -4.8% |
| 2025 | 210.24 billion | -7.8% |
| 2026 | 263.54 billion | +25.4% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 263.54 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 6.27 billion, 42.1× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- France's 263.54 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.66 billion, 99.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28.31 billion | 23.84 billion | 32.20 billion | 4 |
| 2000s | 120.28 billion | 37.82 billion | 254.09 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 276.24 billion | 243.14 billion | 323.30 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 242.29 billion | 210.24 billion | 263.54 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near France
- 2 Netherlands 378.49 billion compare
- 3 Germany 291.53 billion compare
- 4 United States 285.23 billion compare
- 6 Canada 216.39 billion compare
- 7 Cayman Islands 205.21 billion compare
- 8 Luxembourg 196.04 billion compare
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 18_international debt securities, short term in France?
- 18_international debt securities, short term in France was 263.54 billion in 2026, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 18_international debt securities, short term recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 323.30 billion in 2014.
- What is the lowest 18_international debt securities, short term recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.84 billion in 1996.
- How does France rank for 18_international debt securities, short term?
- France ranks 5th out of 154 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 18_international debt securities, short term rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from BIS, published as part of 18_International debt securities, short term. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.