Portfolio Investment, net in France
France: Portfolio Investment, net was 73.88 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio Investment, net in France, 1975–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for portfolio investment, net in France is 73.88 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 34.0% on the previous year and up 34.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in France peaked at 168.45 billion BoP, current US$ in 2007 and was at its lowest, -335.11 billion BoP, current US$, in 2011.
France ranks 4th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -338.74 million BoP, current US$ | -1.31 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | -6.69 billion BoP, current US$ | -25.39 billion BoP, current US$ | 329.65 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.11 billion BoP, current US$ | -34.81 billion BoP, current US$ | 61.99 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.18 billion BoP, current US$ | -327.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 168.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -61.39 billion BoP, current US$ | -335.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 54.90 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | -16.04 billion BoP, current US$ | -128.81 billion BoP, current US$ | 73.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 1 China 425.58 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 2 Hong Kong 158.55 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 3 South Korea 87.73 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 5 Singapore 72.86 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 6 Norway 68.69 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 7 Netherlands 63.74 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 portfolio investment, net in France?
- Portfolio investment, net in France was 73.88 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 168.45 billion BoP, current US$ in 2007.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -335.11 billion BoP, current US$ in 2011.
- How does France rank for portfolio investment, net?
- France ranks 4th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is portfolio investment, net rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.6%. 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 Portfolio Investment, net (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment includes cross-border flows and positions involving debt or equity securities, other than those included in direct investment or reserve assets. 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.