Other investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Germany
Germany: Other investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was 172.96 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Germany, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Germany is 172.96 billion, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 20.6% on the previous year and up 3,437.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Germany peaked at 236.53 billion in 2007 and was at its lowest, -174.28 billion, in 2021.
Germany ranks 1st of 196 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 27.75 billion | — |
| 2006 | 94.24 billion | +239.6% |
| 2007 | 236.53 billion | +151.0% |
| 2008 | 88.93 billion | -62.4% |
| 2009 | -7.60 billion | -108.5% |
| 2010 | -136.97 billion | +1702.3% |
| 2011 | 137.74 billion | -200.6% |
| 2012 | 35.20 billion | -74.4% |
| 2013 | -1.20 billion | -103.4% |
| 2014 | 4.89 billion | -506.0% |
| 2015 | -49.76 billion | -1117.6% |
| 2016 | -12.22 billion | -75.4% |
| 2017 | 35.97 billion | -394.5% |
| 2018 | 55.20 billion | +53.4% |
| 2019 | 24.30 billion | -56.0% |
| 2020 | 96.23 billion | +295.9% |
| 2021 | -174.28 billion | -281.1% |
| 2022 | 31.96 billion | -118.3% |
| 2023 | 143.47 billion | +348.8% |
| 2024 | 172.96 billion | +20.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 87.97 billion | -7.60 billion | 236.53 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 9.32 billion | -136.97 billion | 137.74 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 54.07 billion | -174.28 billion | 172.96 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 other investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Germany?
- Other investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Germany was 172.96 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 236.53 billion in 2007.
- What is the lowest other investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -174.28 billion in 2021.
- How does Germany rank for other investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- Germany ranks 1st out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,437.3%. 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 Other investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities), Adjusted using IMF accounting records (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.