Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Germany
Germany: Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) was 34.34 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Germany, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Germany is 34.34 billion, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,771.3% on the previous year and down 79.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Germany peaked at 234.72 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, -215.29 billion, in 2007.
Germany ranks 14th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 35.61 billion | — |
| 2006 | 22.43 billion | -37.0% |
| 2007 | -215.29 billion | -1059.9% |
| 2008 | -44.63 billion | -79.3% |
| 2009 | 119.28 billion | -367.3% |
| 2010 | 154.09 billion | +29.2% |
| 2011 | -51.47 billion | -133.4% |
| 2012 | 66.83 billion | -229.8% |
| 2013 | 209.54 billion | +213.5% |
| 2014 | 167.00 billion | -20.3% |
| 2015 | 213.01 billion | +27.6% |
| 2016 | 218.09 billion | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 223.07 billion | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 176.50 billion | -20.9% |
| 2019 | 81.95 billion | -53.6% |
| 2020 | 28.06 billion | -65.8% |
| 2021 | 234.72 billion | +736.6% |
| 2022 | 14.81 billion | -93.7% |
| 2023 | 1.83 billion | -87.6% |
| 2024 | 34.34 billion | +1771.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -16.52 billion | -215.29 billion | 119.28 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 145.86 billion | -51.47 billion | 223.07 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 62.75 billion | 1.83 billion | 234.72 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 portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Germany?
- Portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Germany was 34.34 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 234.72 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -215.29 billion in 2007.
- How does Germany rank for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less)?
- Germany ranks 14th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.4%. 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 Portfolio 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.