France debt securities over 1 year
France debt securities over 1 year stood at 24,880 EUR million in Aug 2026, according to Banque de France – Webstat (webstat.banque-france.fr). It is one of the indicators in the Official reserve assets table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Official reserve assets table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign currency reserves | 29,994 | 29,152 | 29,102 | 29,298 | 28,875 | 28,764 | 29,016 | 28,720 | 28,500 | 28,448 | |
| Debt securities | 28,927 | 28,811 | 29,127 | 28,501 | 28,415 | 28,651 | 28,464 | 28,024 | 28,153 | ||
| Debt securities over 1 year | 24,880 | 24,978 | 25,085 | 24,529 | 24,628 | 24,660 | 24,252 | 23,848 | 23,758 |
Understanding france debt securities over 1 year
Debt securities over 1 year measure long-term fixed-income investments held within the foreign exchange reserves, including government bonds and agency notes with an original maturity exceeding one year. This series captures the portion of the reserve portfolio dedicated to earning stable investment returns over extended horizons while supporting broader asset diversification. Unlike short-term money market instruments, these long-term bonds are highly sensitive to shifts in international benchmark interest rates and yield curve movements.
Reading this series requires separating valuation changes caused by bond market price fluctuations from active portfolio rebalancing by monetary authorities. Monthly figures can shift due to market revaluations even when the physical inventory of bonds remains unchanged. Analysts should evaluate these assets alongside shorter-maturity instruments to understand the portfolio's overall duration risk. Revisions to early estimates typically reflect final price adjustments and delayed settlement reporting from foreign custodians.
Frequently asked questions
- What defines the maturity threshold for this series?
- Instruments in this category must have an original maturity greater than one year at the time of purchase.
- Why do reported values change when no bonds are traded?
- Fluctuations in international interest rates directly alter the market price and reported valuation of long-term fixed-rate bonds.
- How does this series compare to short-term debt securities?
- Long-term securities offer higher potential yields and duration exposure, whereas short-term paper provides faster access to cash with lower price risk.