External Debt in the United Kingdom decreased to 8221019 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 8234887 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2025. External Debt in the United Kingdom averaged 4049545.40 GBP Million from 1987 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 8234887.00 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2025 and a record low of 565439.00 GBP Million in the first quarter of 1987. source: Office for National Statistics



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Balance of Trade 3922.00 -4340.00 GBP Million Jan 2026
Capital Flows 8556.00 23510.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
Current Account -18392.00 -10689.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
Current Account to GDP -2.40 -3.00 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 82508.00 76962.00 GBP Million Jan 2026
External Debt 8221019.00 8234887.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
Net Foreign Direct Investment 25417.00 23315.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
Goods Trade Balance -14449.00 -22724.00 GBP Million Jan 2026
Imports 78586.00 81302.00 GBP Million Jan 2026


United Kingdom Gross External Debt
In the United Kingdom, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
8221019.00 8234887.00 8234887.00 565439.00 1987 - 2025 GBP Million Quarterly
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