Debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (General) in France
France: Debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (General) was 2.47 in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (General) in France, 1995–2013
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (general) in France is 2.47, measured in 2013.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 644.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (general) in France peaked at 2.74 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.3148, in 2002.
That places France 8th out of 24 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (General) in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0.5608 | — |
| 1996 | 0.5869 | +4.7% |
| 1997 | 0.61 | +3.9% |
| 1998 | 0.6387 | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 0.6169 | -3.4% |
| 2000 | 0.701 | +13.6% |
| 2001 | 0.4745 | -32.3% |
| 2002 | 0.3148 | -33.7% |
| 2003 | 0.3322 | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 1.08 | +225.5% |
| 2005 | 1.39 | +28.7% |
| 2006 | 1.14 | -17.9% |
| 2007 | 1.04 | -9.1% |
| 2008 | 1.37 | +31.5% |
| 2009 | 2.21 | +61.6% |
| 2010 | 2.33 | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 2.74 | +17.5% |
| 2012 | 2.38 | -13.1% |
| 2013 | 2.47 | +4.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 2.47 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.9895, 2.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- France's 2.47 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.4653, 5.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (General) in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +225.5% | 0.3322 | 1.08 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.6027 | 0.5608 | 0.6387 | 5 |
| 2000s | 1 | 0.3148 | 2.21 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.48 | 2.33 | 2.74 | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
More financial sector data for France
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 104.69 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 76.44 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 104.69 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (general) in France?
- Debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (general) in France was 2.47 in 2013, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (general) recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 2.74 in 2011.
- What is the lowest debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (general) recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3148 in 2002.
- How does France rank for debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (general)?
- France ranks 8th out of 24 countries with data for 2013.
- Is debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (general) rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 644.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from European Central Bank, published as part of Debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (General government (ESA95)-NCBs, Financial stocks at nominal value). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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