France Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Overview
France's government debt to gdp stood at 116.51% in 2025, a rise of +3.36% from 2024. The IMF projects 116.51% by 2025. France ranked 10th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 129.43% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 126.97% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 124.55% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 122.14% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 119.56% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 116.51% | - | - |
| 2025 | 116.51% | +3.36% | #10 |
| 2024 | 113.15% | +3.52% | #177 |
| 2023 | 109.62% | −1.74% | #171 |
| 2022 | 111.37% | −1.42% | #173 |
| 2021 | 112.79% | −2.12% | #173 |
| 2020 | 114.91% | +16.80% | #168 |
| 2019 | 98.10% | −0.39% | #173 |
| 2018 | 98.49% | −0.23% | #173 |
| 2017 | 98.72% | +0.60% | #173 |
| 2016 | 98.13% | +1.18% | #170 |
| 2015 | 96.94% | +0.80% | #173 |
| 2014 | 96.14% | +1.59% | #171 |
| 2013 | 94.55% | +2.81% | #171 |
| 2012 | 91.74% | +2.99% | #172 |
| 2011 | 88.75% | +2.47% | #171 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
France matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
The fall in Brent crude prices and rallying government bonds, driven by hopes of an end to the Middle East conflict, could indirectly benefit France's 116.51% Government Debt to GDP
Frequently Asked Questions
France's government debt to gdp was 116.51% in 2025. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 3.0% increase from the previous year.
France's government debt to gdp peaked at 116.51% in 2025.
The lowest government debt to gdp in France was 21.30% in 1980.
France ranks 10th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
France's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 116.51% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of France in 2025 was 116.51%. This ranks 10th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_france_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {France Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/france/government-debt-to-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}