External Debt in the United Kingdom increased to 8472849 GBP Million in the first quarter of 2026 from 8221019 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2025. External Debt in the United Kingdom averaged 4077719.31 GBP Million from 1987 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 8472849.00 GBP Million in the first quarter of 2026 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 -1044.00 -7053.00 GBP Million May 2026
Capital Flows 5660.00 18096.00 GBP Million Mar 2026
Current Account -22134.00 -27178.00 GBP Million Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP -2.40 -3.00 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 82911.00 80639.00 GBP Million May 2026
External Debt 8472849.00 8221019.00 GBP Million Mar 2026
Net Foreign Direct Investment 14470.00 9965.00 GBP Million Mar 2026
Goods Trade Balance -18660.00 -24583.00 GBP Million May 2026
Imports 83955.00 87692.00 GBP Million May 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
8472849.00 8221019.00 8472849.00 565439.00 1987 - 2026 GBP Million Quarterly
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