External Debt in the United Kingdom increased to 8194947 GBP Million in the third quarter of 2025 from 7894631 GBP Million in the second quarter of 2025. External Debt in the United Kingdom averaged 4022209.39 GBP Million from 1987 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 8194947.00 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 -4340.00 -5564.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
Capital Flows 15529.00 14497.00 GBP Million Sep 2025
Current Account -12067.00 -21154.00 GBP Million Sep 2025
Current Account to GDP -2.20 -3.60 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Exports 76962.00 77748.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
External Debt 8194947.00 7894631.00 GBP Million Sep 2025
Net Foreign Direct Investment 23370.00 -9036.00 GBP Million Sep 2025
Goods Trade Balance -22724.00 -23582.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
Imports 81302.00 83312.00 GBP Million Dec 2025


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
8194947.00 7894631.00 8194947.00 565439.00 1987 - 2025 GBP Million Quarterly
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