Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of in Germany
Germany: Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of was -4.05 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2030)
-4.05
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
157th
of 195 countries
All-time high
1.88
in 2018
All-time low
-9.44
in 1995
Years of data
39
1992–2030
Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of in Germany, 1992–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Germany recorded -4.05 for net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in 2030.
The figure is up 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Germany peaked at 1.88 in 2018 and was at its lowest, -9.44, in 1995.
Germany ranks 157th of 195 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | -2.63 | — |
| 1993 | -3.11 | +18.2% |
| 1994 | -2.54 | -18.3% |
| 1995 | -9.44 | +271.2% |
| 1996 | -3.64 | -61.4% |
| 1997 | -3.03 | -16.8% |
| 1998 | -2.65 | -12.5% |
| 1999 | -1.87 | -29.6% |
| 2000 | -1.71 | -8.2% |
| 2001 | -3.12 | +82.3% |
| 2002 | -4.09 | +30.8% |
| 2003 | -3.83 | -6.3% |
| 2004 | -3.42 | -10.7% |
| 2005 | -3.37 | -1.5% |
| 2006 | -1.76 | -47.9% |
| 2007 | 0.1549 | -108.8% |
| 2008 | -0.263 | -269.8% |
| 2009 | -3.18 | +1107.7% |
| 2010 | -4.42 | +39.2% |
| 2011 | -0.84 | -81.0% |
| 2012 | -0.0543 | -93.5% |
| 2013 | 0.1225 | -325.5% |
| 2014 | 0.7315 | +497.1% |
| 2015 | 0.9148 | +25.0% |
| 2016 | 1.13 | +24.0% |
| 2017 | 1.34 | +17.9% |
| 2018 | 1.88 | +40.8% |
| 2019 | 1.33 | -29.5% |
| 2020 | -4.38 | -430.0% |
| 2021 | -3.17 | -27.7% |
| 2022 | -1.91 | -39.7% |
| 2023 | -2.49 | +30.7% |
| 2024 | -2.66 | +6.8% |
| 2025 | -2.52 | -5.3% |
| 2026 | -3.37 | +33.5% |
| 2027 | -4.03 | +19.8% |
| 2028 | -4.05 | +0.3% |
| 2029 | -4.05 | +0.1% |
| 2030 | -4.05 | -0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -3.61 | -9.44 | -1.87 | 8 |
| 2000s | -2.46 | -4.09 | 0.1549 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2135 | -4.42 | 1.88 | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.26 | -4.38 | -1.91 | 10 |
| 2030s | -4.05 | -4.05 | -4.05 | 1 |
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)
- 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)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 0.4432 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Germany?
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of in Germany was -4.05 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 1.88 in 2018.
- What is the lowest net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.44 in 1995.
- How does Germany rank for net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of?
- Germany ranks 157th out of 195 countries with data for 2030.
- Is net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, percent of rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.5%. 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 Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October