France external assets: other investment currency & deposits
France external assets: other investment currency & deposits stood at 1,886,675 EUR million in Q2 2026, according to Eurostat – international investment position by country (bop_iip6_q), compiled by Banque de France. It is one of the indicators in the International investment position table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 1999 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the International investment position table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12,355,704 | 11,806,442 | 11,406,282 | 11,320,349 | 11,179,564 | 11,039,380 | 10,797,807 | 10,696,603 | 10,432,803 | 10,410,500 | |
| Other investment | 3,809,560 | 3,630,087 | 3,471,478 | 3,523,286 | 3,509,706 | 3,485,000 | 3,325,094 | 3,427,447 | 3,310,578 | 3,403,685 | |
| Currency and deposits | 1,886,675 | 1,844,719 | 1,703,144 | 1,721,313 | 1,663,236 | 1,627,077 | 1,601,897 | 1,657,315 | 1,642,703 | 1,703,759 |
Understanding france external assets: other investment currency & deposits
Physical banknotes, coins, and transferable bank balances held abroad by resident institutional sectors form this liquid asset measure. Distinct from loans, debt securities, or equity holdings, this specific component tracks cash and short-term deposits held with foreign financial institutions, excluding longer-term financial loans and marketable securities. Financial analysts utilize these figures to assess international liquidity holdings and foreign exchange cash management by domestic financial and non-financial entities.
These balances frequently display seasonal volatility related to corporate cash management, tourism cycles, and international trade settlement dates. Early estimates depend heavily on banking sector reports and are subject to routine revisions during subsequent statistical updates. Comparing currency and deposit holdings against loan assets provides clarity on the liquidity structure of external financial claims.
Frequently asked questions
- What forms of money are included in this deposit category?
- Physical foreign currency, transferable bank accounts, and short-term bank deposits held abroad are included.
- Do these deposits include long-term savings accounts?
- The focus is on liquid currency and transferable deposits rather than long-term restricted savings.
- Why might these balances fluctuate seasonally?
- Corporate cash settlements, trade billing cycles, and tourism flows often cause predictable quarter-end variations.