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
050.0B100.0B150.0B200.0B200520142024

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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Indicator
Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
205 places, 3,846 data points, 2005–2024
Last refreshed

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.