French Finance Ministry Projects Public Debt-to-GDP Ratio at 119% in 2026, 122% in 2027
Debt is projected to hit 119.3% of GDP in 2026 and 121.7% in 2027, nearly double the EU reference limit, the ministry said.
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These levels of debt have been at the highest since 1995, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (Insee). In 2025, the debt represented 115.6% of the national wealth created. "This increase is mechanical. It is the result of a deficit that remains high", the ministry developed with journalists, after having submitted in the night the budget texts for 2027 to the High Council of Public Finance (HCFP), which must decide on the…
France's national debt will grow to 121.7% of the country's GDP in 2027
France's national debt will grow to 121.7% of the country's GDP in 2027. This forecast is published by AFP with reference to the Ministry of Finance of the country.The growth "is a consequence of the continuing high deficit. "Subscribe to TASS / The...
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"This rise is mechanical. It is a consequence of a deficit that remains high," the ministry added at a press conference, after submitting the budget texts for 2027 to the High Council for Public Finance (HCFP) during the night.
On Friday, the government forwarded its draft budget to the High Council for Public Finance. The text foresees a further increase in compulsory levies, which will be the main factor in the expected reduction of the deficit. The debt will continue to rise.
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ouest-france.frThe Ministry of Economy has announced that France's public debt will reach 119.3% of GDP in 2026 and 121.7% in 2027. This increase is due to a high public deficit, expected to reach 5.4% of GDP in 2026.
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