France vs Germany: Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities

France
257.94 billion
in 2024
Germany
204.17 billion
in 2024
France rank
4th
Germany rank
5th

Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities over time

  • France
  • Germany
-200.0B0200.0B400.0B200520142024

How they compare

France currently reports 257.94 billion against 204.17 billion in Germany, a difference of 53.76 billion.

That makes France's figure about 1.3 times Germany's.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2005 it was France ahead.

France ranks 4th and Germany ranks 5th of 192 countries.

France has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Germany Difference Ahead
2000s 229.77 billion 167.57 billion 62.20 billion France
2010s 79.90 billion -6.18 billion 86.08 billion France
2020s 210.56 billion 103.27 billion 107.29 billion France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities, France or Germany?
France, at 257.94 billion against 204.17 billion in Germany as of 2024.
What is the difference in portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities between France and Germany?
53.76 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 portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities?
France ranks 4th and Germany ranks 5th of 192 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Portfolio 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
Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
201 places, 3,551 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.