Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in France
France: Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 1.71 trillion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.71 trillion US dollar
Change on year
up 30.6%
World rank
9th
of 160 countries
All-time high
1.71 trillion US dollar
in 2025
All-time low
40.20 billion US dollar
in 1990
Years of data
37
1989–2025
Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in France, 1989–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
France recorded 1.71 trillion US dollar for portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in 2025. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
The figure is up 30.6% on the previous year and up 120.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in France peaked at 1.71 trillion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 40.20 billion US dollar, in 1990.
That places France 9th out of 160 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in France, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 45.23 billion US dollar | — |
| 1990 | 40.20 billion US dollar | -11.1% |
| 1991 | 44.42 billion US dollar | +10.5% |
| 1992 | 43.23 billion US dollar | -2.7% |
| 1993 | 51.97 billion US dollar | +20.2% |
| 1994 | 53.74 billion US dollar | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 58.36 billion US dollar | +8.6% |
| 1996 | 73.52 billion US dollar | +26.0% |
| 1997 | 99.13 billion US dollar | +34.8% |
| 1998 | 143.05 billion US dollar | +44.3% |
| 1999 | 190.67 billion US dollar | +33.3% |
| 2000 | 210.06 billion US dollar | +10.2% |
| 2001 | 201.75 billion US dollar | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 200.09 billion US dollar | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 340.24 billion US dollar | +70.0% |
| 2004 | 442.65 billion US dollar | +30.1% |
| 2005 | 524.89 billion US dollar | +18.6% |
| 2006 | 716.80 billion US dollar | +36.6% |
| 2007 | 826.86 billion US dollar | +15.4% |
| 2008 | 474.75 billion US dollar | -42.6% |
| 2009 | 646.03 billion US dollar | +36.1% |
| 2010 | 665.77 billion US dollar | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 519.34 billion US dollar | -22.0% |
| 2012 | 652.65 billion US dollar | +25.7% |
| 2013 | 857.13 billion US dollar | +31.3% |
| 2014 | 817.03 billion US dollar | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 777.39 billion US dollar | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 785.41 billion US dollar | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 994.03 billion US dollar | +26.6% |
| 2018 | 827.20 billion US dollar | -16.8% |
| 2019 | 954.38 billion US dollar | +15.4% |
| 2020 | 1.10 trillion US dollar | +15.4% |
| 2021 | 1.25 trillion US dollar | +13.2% |
| 2022 | 956.79 billion US dollar | -23.3% |
| 2023 | 1.12 trillion US dollar | +17.0% |
| 2024 | 1.31 trillion US dollar | +17.2% |
| 2025 | 1.71 trillion US dollar | +30.6% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 1.71 trillion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 35.00 billion US dollar, 48.9× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- France's 1.71 trillion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 32.00 billion US dollar, 53.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 45.23 billion US dollar | 45.23 billion US dollar | 45.23 billion US dollar | 1 |
| 1990s | 79.83 billion US dollar | 40.20 billion US dollar | 190.67 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 458.41 billion US dollar | 200.09 billion US dollar | 826.86 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 785.03 billion US dollar | 519.34 billion US dollar | 994.03 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.24 trillion US dollar | 956.79 billion US dollar | 1.71 trillion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
More economy & growth data for France
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.34 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 80.27 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0238 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,168 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 73.03 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 40.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0217 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,063 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 51.39 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in France?
- Portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in France was 1.71 trillion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 1.71 trillion US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.20 billion US dollar in 1990.
- How does France rank for portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- France ranks 9th out of 160 countries with data for 2025.
- Is portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 120.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.