Net portfolio investment in Germany
Germany: Net portfolio investment was 34.34 billion usd in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net portfolio investment in Germany, 2000–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net portfolio investment in Germany is 34.34 billion usd, 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 usd in 2021 and was at its lowest, -215.29 billion usd, 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 | usd | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 150.97 billion usd | — |
| 2001 | -26.67 billion usd | -117.7% |
| 2002 | -63.53 billion usd | +138.2% |
| 2003 | -60.62 billion usd | -4.6% |
| 2004 | -19.23 billion usd | -68.3% |
| 2005 | 35.61 billion usd | -285.2% |
| 2006 | 22.43 billion usd | -37.0% |
| 2007 | -215.29 billion usd | -1059.9% |
| 2008 | -44.63 billion usd | -79.3% |
| 2009 | 119.28 billion usd | -367.3% |
| 2010 | 154.09 billion usd | +29.2% |
| 2011 | -51.47 billion usd | -133.4% |
| 2012 | 66.83 billion usd | -229.8% |
| 2013 | 209.54 billion usd | +213.5% |
| 2014 | 167.00 billion usd | -20.3% |
| 2015 | 213.01 billion usd | +27.6% |
| 2016 | 218.09 billion usd | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 223.07 billion usd | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 176.50 billion usd | -20.9% |
| 2019 | 81.95 billion usd | -53.6% |
| 2020 | 28.06 billion usd | -65.8% |
| 2021 | 234.72 billion usd | +736.6% |
| 2022 | 14.81 billion usd | -93.7% |
| 2023 | 1.83 billion usd | -87.6% |
| 2024 | 34.34 billion usd | +1771.3% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 34.34 billion usd is above the median for high income countries, which is 168.32 million usd, 204.0× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Germany's 34.34 billion usd is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 154.81 million usd, 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 usd | 34.34 billion usd |
| 2007 | -1059.9% | 22.43 billion usd | -215.29 billion usd |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -10.17 billion usd | -215.29 billion usd | 150.97 billion usd | 10 |
| 2010s | 145.86 billion usd | -51.47 billion usd | 223.07 billion usd | 10 |
| 2020s | 62.75 billion usd | 1.83 billion usd | 234.72 billion usd | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More economy & growth data for Germany
- 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 108.13 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0214 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,295 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 95.19 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 51.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0188 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,140 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 51.4 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net portfolio investment in Germany?
- Net portfolio investment in Germany was 34.34 billion usd in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net portfolio investment recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 234.72 billion usd in 2021.
- What is the lowest net portfolio investment recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -215.29 billion usd 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 International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Net portfolio investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars).