Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Germany
Germany: Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock was 45.66 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Germany, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Germany recorded 45.66 billion for financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.9% on the previous year and down 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Germany peaked at 116.32 billion in 2007 and was at its lowest, -7.55 billion, in 2009.
That places Germany 1st out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 10.31 billion | — |
| 2006 | 5.46 billion | -47.0% |
| 2007 | 116.32 billion | +2030.4% |
| 2008 | 44.00 billion | -62.2% |
| 2009 | -7.55 billion | -117.2% |
| 2010 | 17.57 billion | -332.6% |
| 2011 | 39.79 billion | +126.5% |
| 2012 | 30.91 billion | -22.3% |
| 2013 | 31.80 billion | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 50.81 billion | +59.8% |
| 2015 | 33.81 billion | -33.5% |
| 2016 | 31.61 billion | -6.5% |
| 2017 | 12.67 billion | -59.9% |
| 2018 | 26.78 billion | +111.5% |
| 2019 | 23.16 billion | -13.5% |
| 2020 | 104.86 billion | +352.8% |
| 2021 | 58.32 billion | -44.4% |
| 2022 | 47.52 billion | -18.5% |
| 2023 | 38.72 billion | -18.5% |
| 2024 | 45.66 billion | +17.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.71 billion | -7.55 billion | 116.32 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 29.89 billion | 12.67 billion | 50.81 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.02 billion | 38.72 billion | 104.86 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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 financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Germany?
- Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock in Germany was 45.66 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 116.32 billion in 2007.
- What is the lowest financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.55 billion in 2009.
- How does Germany rank for financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.1%. 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 Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options, 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.