External Debt in the United Kingdom decreased to 8613454 GBP Million in the second quarter of 2026 from 8618378 GBP Million in the first quarter of 2026. External Debt in the United Kingdom averaged 4102205.24 GBP Million from 1987 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 8618378.00 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 -3450.00 -5537.00 GBP Million Jul 2026
Capital Flows 27561.00 12322.00 GBP Million Jun 2026
Current Account -19932.00 -21120.00 GBP Million Jun 2026
Current Account to GDP -2.40 -3.00 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 81916.00 80207.00 GBP Million Jul 2026
External Debt 8613454.00 8618378.00 GBP Million Jun 2026
Net Foreign Direct Investment 17681.00 18568.00 GBP Million Jun 2026
Goods Trade Balance -20970.00 -23007.00 GBP Million Jul 2026
Imports 85366.00 85744.00 GBP Million Jul 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
8613454.00 8618378.00 8618378.00 565439.00 1987 - 2026 GBP Million Quarterly
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