France central government consolidated liabilities: total
France central government consolidated liabilities: total stood at 3,006,252 EUR million in Q2 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Government debt and financial accounts table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q4 1998 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Government debt and financial accounts table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities, consolidated outstanding amounts | |||||||||||
| Total liabilities | 3,006,252 | 2,950,837 | 2,903,880 | 2,927,993 | 2,900,807 | 2,835,956 | 2,814,398 | 2,844,376 | 2,726,443 | 2,734,165 | |
| Currency and deposits | 134,230 | 128,467 | 129,018 | 140,026 | 132,569 | 131,175 | 133,972 | 138,586 | 134,832 | 130,796 |
Understanding france central government consolidated liabilities: total
The aggregate of all consolidated financial liabilities accumulated by central administrative authorities is compiled within this measure. It incorporates every debt category recognized under public accounting standards, including issued securities, drawn loans, currency, and trade payables, after eliminating intra-sectoral claims. This figure serves as the primary benchmark for the gross indebtedness of the central state apparatus.
Evaluating this debt trajectory requires focusing on period-on-period changes rather than seasonal variations, as central government financing depends primarily on scheduled borrowing programs rather than cyclical factors. Early estimates are subject to revision as debt management agencies finalize transaction records. Analysts comparing this series with broader general government measures should verify which administrative tiers are included in the comparison.
Frequently asked questions
- Which entities are included within central government liabilities?
- The measure covers ministries, departments, and agencies operating under the direct authority of the central state.
- Does this total include debt owed to other public sector bodies?
- No, consolidated liabilities eliminate internal claims between the central government and other domestic administrative tiers.
- Why might initial liability figures be revised in subsequent releases?
- Final administrative accounting data and delayed reports from debt registries frequently require adjustments to early estimates.