France Government Deficit (% of GDP)
France Government Deficit (% of GDP) published by Eurostat, covering France at annual frequency (2000–2024).
France (2024)
-5.8
% of GDP
-0.4pp YoY
YoY Change
-0.4pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
25
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -5.8 | -0.4pp |
| 2023 | -5.4 | -0.7pp |
| 2022 | -4.7 | +1.9pp |
| 2021 | -6.6 | +2.3pp |
| 2020 | -8.9 | -6.5pp |
| 2019 | -2.4 | -0.1pp |
| 2018 | -2.3 | +1.1pp |
| 2017 | -3.4 | +0.4pp |
| 2016 | -3.8 | +0.1pp |
| 2015 | -3.9 | +0.7pp |
| 2014 | -4.6 | +0.3pp |
| 2013 | -4.9 | +0.3pp |
| 2012 | -5.2 | +0.1pp |
| 2011 | -5.3 | +1.9pp |
| 2010 | -7.2 | +0.2pp |
| 2009 | -7.4 | -3.9pp |
| 2008 | -3.5 | -0.5pp |
| 2007 | -3.0 | -0.3pp |
| 2006 | -2.7 | +0.8pp |
| 2005 | -3.5 | n/a |
About this Dataset
France recorded -5.8 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was -0.4pp. The historical series (2000–2024) shows a peak of -1.3 in 2000 and a trough of -8.9 in 2020.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks france government deficit (% of gdp) in France, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2000–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at -1.3 % of GDP in 2000 and reached its lowest recorded value of -8.9 in 2020. The latest reading of -5.8 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of -0.4pp.