Euro area statistics

External sector - External debt

Total economy

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Gross external debt (liabilities of total economy vis-à-vis non-residents; position at end of quarter; not seasonally or working day-adjusted; BPM6 standards).

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Net external debt (liabilities minus assets, net liabilities of total economy vis-à-vis non-residents; position at end of quarter; not seasonally or working day-adjusted; BPM6 standards).

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Net external debt as percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) at market prices (liabilities minus assets, net liabilities of total economy vis-à-vis non-residents; position at end of quarter; not seasonally or working day-adjusted; BPM6 and ESA 2010 standards).

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