France vs Germany: Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities
France
52.05 billion
in 2024
Germany
47.60 billion
in 2024
France rank
8th
Germany rank
9th
Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities over time
- France
- Germany
How they compare
France currently reports 52.05 billion against 47.60 billion in Germany, a difference of 4.45 billion.
That makes France's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2005 it was France ahead.
France ranks 8th and Germany ranks 9th of 196 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 1 and Germany in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 66.86 billion | 57.16 billion | 9.70 billion | France |
| 2010s | 40.80 billion | 80.06 billion | 39.26 billion | Germany |
| 2020s | 59.96 billion | 103.33 billion | 43.37 billion | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities, France or Germany?
- France, at 52.05 billion against 47.60 billion in Germany as of 2024.
- What is the difference in direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities between France and Germany?
- 4.45 billion, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do France and Germany rank globally for direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities?
- France ranks 8th and Germany ranks 9th of 196 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.