Debt, residual maturity over 1 and up to 5 years (General government) in Belgium
Belgium: Debt, residual maturity over 1 and up to 5 years (General government) was 34.65 in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Debt, residual maturity over 1 and up to 5 years (General government) in Belgium, 1990–2013
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for debt, residual maturity over 1 and up to 5 years (general government) in Belgium is 34.65, measured in 2013.
That represents a change of down 3.4% on the previous year and down 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, debt, residual maturity over 1 and up to 5 years (general government) in Belgium peaked at 49.03 in 1992 and was at its lowest, -32.71, in 1995.
Belgium ranks 5th of 23 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Debt, residual maturity over 1 and up to 5 years (General government) in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 41.64 | — |
| 1991 | 48.66 | +16.8% |
| 1992 | 49.03 | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 41.92 | -14.5% |
| 1994 | 42.08 | +0.4% |
| 1995 | -32.71 | -177.7% |
| 1996 | -30.46 | -6.9% |
| 1997 | -30.76 | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 43.53 | -241.5% |
| 1999 | 45.54 | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 40.39 | -11.3% |
| 2001 | 39.69 | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 39.15 | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 39.31 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 34.52 | -12.2% |
| 2005 | 35.56 | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 30.81 | -13.4% |
| 2007 | 27.18 | -11.8% |
| 2008 | 30.82 | +13.4% |
| 2009 | 35.22 | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 34.35 | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 34.02 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 35.88 | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 34.65 | -3.4% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 34.65 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 22.92, 1.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 34.65 is above the median for high income countries, which is 22.91, 1.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Debt, residual maturity over 1 and up to 5 years (General government) in Belgium 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +241.5% | -30.76 | 43.53 |
| 1995 | -177.7% | 42.08 | -32.71 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.85 | -32.71 | 49.03 | 10 |
| 2000s | 35.27 | 27.18 | 40.39 | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.73 | 34.02 | 35.88 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More financial sector data for Belgium
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0032 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 193.33 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 8.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0023 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 141.16 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0032 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 193.33 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 8.35 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is debt, residual maturity over 1 and up to 5 years (general government) in Belgium?
- Debt, residual maturity over 1 and up to 5 years (general government) in Belgium was 34.65 in 2013, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest debt, residual maturity over 1 and up to 5 years (general government) recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 49.03 in 1992.
- What is the lowest debt, residual maturity over 1 and up to 5 years (general government) recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was -32.71 in 1995.
- How does Belgium rank for debt, residual maturity over 1 and up to 5 years (general government)?
- Belgium ranks 5th out of 23 countries with data for 2013.
- Is debt, residual maturity over 1 and up to 5 years (general government) rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from European Central Bank, published as part of Debt, residual maturity over 1 and up to 5 years (General government (ESA95)-NCBs, Financial stocks at nominal value). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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