France debt: long-term original maturity
France debt: long-term original maturity stood at 1,357,932 USD million in Q2 2026, according to Banque de France – Webstat (webstat.banque-france.fr). It is one of the indicators in the Debt securities holders table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 1971 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Debt securities holders table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amounts outstanding by currency, maturity and rate (all issuers) | |||||||||||
| Long-term original maturity | 1,357,932 | 1,333,629 | 1,343,301 | 1,345,189 | 1,326,217 | 1,248,695 | 1,214,478 | 1,285,640 | 1,244,960 | 1,247,484 | |
| Remaining maturity up to one year | 276,495 | 267,960 | 247,536 | 245,479 | 234,575 | 210,239 | 215,115 | 239,712 | 225,283 | 228,074 |
Understanding france debt: long-term original maturity
Long-term original maturity international debt securities measure the cumulative outstanding stock of cross-border negotiable liabilities with an initial maturity exceeding one year. The total encompasses all multi-year bonds, notes, and structural financial instruments issued globally across all resident sectors, excluding short-term money market paper. This aggregate reflects structural capital-raising activity and long-term debt commitments undertaken by governments, financial institutions, and corporations in international markets.
Evaluating long-term debt stocks requires examining multi-year structural trends, benchmark yield curve movements, and long-term debt amortization schedules rather than short-term quarterly noise. Observers should analyze year-on-year comparisons to understand steady capital accumulation patterns free from seasonal refinancing distortions. Contrasting long-term debt volumes with short-term maturity figures reveals the structural stability of the overall external funding profile.
Frequently asked questions
- What original maturity length qualifies debt for inclusion in this category?
- Any negotiable instrument with an initial maturity greater than one year at the time of issuance is classified as long-term.
- Do long-term debt figures change when instruments approach their maturity date?
- As bonds age, their remaining maturity shortens, but they typically remain classified under their original maturity bucket until redemption or reclassification.
- Why do issuers prefer long-term debt over short-term instruments for capital projects?
- Long-term debt locks in interest rates and eliminates the risk of frequent refinancing, providing stability for long-term investments.