France Current Account to GDP
-0.3%▼ −0.36 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
France's current account deficit widened to 0.27% of GDP in 2025, down from a surplus of 0.09% in 2024. The reading remains far from the all-time high of 3.41% recorded in 1999 and the record low of -2.09% in 1982. The series spans from 1975.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.3% | 0.1% | 3.4%Dec 1999 | -2.1%Dec 1982 | 1975 – 2025 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDI Inflows | $73.0B | $52.1B | $112.3B | $525.7M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Exchange Rate | 0.86 per USD | 0.88 per USD | 1.48 per USD | 0.63 per USD | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Current Account to GDP in France averaged 0.1% from 1975 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 3.4% in Dec 1999 and a record low of -2.1% in Dec 1982. The series is reported yearly with history from 1975.
The current account balance as a percentage of GDP measures the difference between a country's savings and its investment, expressed as a share of the economy. It is reported annually for France, with data available from 1975.
Source & methodology
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