07 Sep 2026 14:55

Federal Government Debt at the end of August 2026

As of the end of August 2026, the federal government debt amounted to EUR 578.169 billion. The federal government debt thus increased by EUR 3.18 billion since July. 

In net terms (after deducting placements and securities held in portfolio), the federal government debt increased by EUR 4.67 billion to EUR 553.69 billion.

The net balance to be financed amounted to EUR 4.62 billion (to the detriment of the Treasury).

The average maturity of the federal government debt decreased by 0.08 year to 10.17 years, while the average interest rate of the debt instruments increased to 2.24%. The 12-month and 60-month refinancing risks amounted to 13.46% and 36.62% respectively.

For more information on the federal debt in August 2026: please consult the Belgian Debt Agency website (www.debtagency.be/en).