External debt shows the outstanding actual liabilities of Greece vis-à-vis other countries, broken down by resident sector (Bank of Greece, other monetary financial institutions, general government, and other sectors), by type of financial instrument, and by initial maturity (long-term and short-term).
External debt does not include liabilities from portfolio investment in equity securities or direct investment.
Detailed data on liabilities relating to equity securities and direct investment are provided under “International investment position”.