Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Germany
Germany: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was 32.56 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Germany, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Germany stood at 32.56 billion.
That represents a change of up 25.9% on the previous year and down 63.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Germany peaked at 95.88 billion in 2019 and was at its lowest, -31.91 billion, in 2020.
Germany ranks 8th of 195 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 29.09 billion | — |
| 2006 | 60.53 billion | +108.1% |
| 2007 | 89.81 billion | +48.4% |
| 2008 | 67.07 billion | -25.3% |
| 2009 | 43.04 billion | -35.8% |
| 2010 | 60.61 billion | +40.8% |
| 2011 | 10.37 billion | -82.9% |
| 2012 | 33.64 billion | +224.3% |
| 2013 | 26.09 billion | -22.4% |
| 2014 | 88.13 billion | +237.8% |
| 2015 | 56.84 billion | -35.5% |
| 2016 | 58.42 billion | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 40.20 billion | -31.2% |
| 2018 | 50.68 billion | +26.1% |
| 2019 | 95.88 billion | +89.2% |
| 2020 | -31.91 billion | -133.3% |
| 2021 | 87.10 billion | -372.9% |
| 2022 | 63.70 billion | -26.9% |
| 2023 | 25.87 billion | -59.4% |
| 2024 | 32.56 billion | +25.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.91 billion | 29.09 billion | 89.81 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 52.09 billion | 10.37 billion | 95.88 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.47 billion | -31.91 billion | 87.10 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 5 Switzerland 59.67 billion compare
- 6 Belgium 46.07 billion compare
- 7 Republic of Korea 33.36 billion compare
- 9 Spain 28.71 billion compare
- 10 Canada 27.78 billion compare
- 11 United States of America 25.11 billion compare
More external debt data for Germany
- Other investment, Debt instruments 4.92 trillion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 22.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 2.24 trillion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 58,954 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 0.9745 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 894.45 billion (2023)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -4.05 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 23.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government -2.44 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 26,810 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Germany?
- Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Germany was 32.56 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 95.88 billion in 2019.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -31.91 billion in 2020.
- How does Germany rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- Germany ranks 8th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.