Net portfolio investment in Germany
Germany: Net portfolio investment was 34.34 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net portfolio investment in Germany, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net portfolio investment 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, net portfolio investment in Germany peaked at 234.72 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, -215.29 billion, in 2007.
Germany ranks 14th of 184 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net portfolio investment in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 150.97 billion | — |
| 2001 | -26.67 billion | -117.7% |
| 2002 | -63.53 billion | +138.2% |
| 2003 | -60.62 billion | -4.6% |
| 2004 | -19.23 billion | -68.3% |
| 2005 | 35.61 billion | -285.2% |
| 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% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 34.34 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 168.32 million, 204.0× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Germany's 34.34 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 154.81 million, 221.8× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net portfolio investment in Germany changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +1771.3% | 1.83 billion | 34.34 billion |
| 2007 | -1059.9% | 22.43 billion | -215.29 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -10.17 billion | -215.29 billion | 150.97 billion | 10 |
| 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 economy & growth data for Germany
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 148.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.7761 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.6565 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0108 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 654.77 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -1.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0079 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 478.11 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.68 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net portfolio investment in Germany?
- Net portfolio investment in Germany was 34.34 billion in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net portfolio investment recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 234.72 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest net portfolio investment recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -215.29 billion in 2007.
- How does Germany rank for net portfolio investment?
- Germany ranks 14th out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net portfolio investment 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Net portfolio investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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