Net secondary income in France
France: Net secondary income was -62.10 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net secondary income in France, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
France recorded -62.10 billion BoP, current US$ for net secondary income in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.6% on the previous year and down 21.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income in France peaked at -2.44 billion BoP, current US$ in 1976 and was at its lowest, -65.42 billion BoP, current US$, in 2014.
France ranks 196th of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -3.04 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.02 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.44 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | -4.67 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.68 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.63 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -10.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -18.76 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.20 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -35.95 billion BoP, current US$ | -50.50 billion BoP, current US$ | -21.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -53.95 billion BoP, current US$ | -65.42 billion BoP, current US$ | -47.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | -56.79 billion BoP, current US$ | -62.10 billion BoP, current US$ | -52.80 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 193 United Kingdom -21.60 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 194 Italy -22.01 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 195 Japan -37.35 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 197 Saudi Arabia -65.56 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 198 Germany -77.87 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 199 United States -217.11 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for France
- Exports of goods and services 1.3% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 2.99 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 2.73 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 16.8% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 100.4% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 1.12 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 994.80 billion current LCU (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 942.37 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 0.5% (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 592.76 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net secondary income in France?
- Net secondary income in France was -62.10 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net secondary income recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was -2.44 billion BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- What is the lowest net secondary income recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -65.42 billion BoP, current US$ in 2014.
- How does France rank for net secondary income?
- France ranks 196th out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net secondary income rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net secondary income (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.