Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Germany
Germany: Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 3.13 trillion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.13 trillion US dollar
Change on year
up 25.6%
World rank
4th
of 160 countries
All-time high
3.13 trillion US dollar
in 2025
All-time low
4.65 billion US dollar
in 1981
Years of data
46
1980–2025
Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Germany, 1980–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Germany is 3.13 trillion US dollar, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 46 years on record.
That represents a change of up 25.6% on the previous year and up 230.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Germany peaked at 3.13 trillion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 4.65 billion US dollar, in 1981.
Germany ranks 4th of 160 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, Equity and investment fund shares in Germany, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 5.21 billion US dollar | — |
| 1981 | 4.65 billion US dollar | -10.8% |
| 1982 | 5.22 billion US dollar | +12.3% |
| 1983 | 8.03 billion US dollar | +53.9% |
| 1984 | 7.74 billion US dollar | -3.7% |
| 1985 | 12.56 billion US dollar | +62.3% |
| 1986 | 18.86 billion US dollar | +50.1% |
| 1987 | 20.06 billion US dollar | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 32.96 billion US dollar | +64.4% |
| 1989 | 43.95 billion US dollar | +33.3% |
| 1990 | 44.96 billion US dollar | +2.3% |
| 1991 | 58.00 billion US dollar | +29.0% |
| 1992 | 94.61 billion US dollar | +63.1% |
| 1993 | 115.20 billion US dollar | +21.8% |
| 1994 | 145.78 billion US dollar | +26.5% |
| 1995 | 165.97 billion US dollar | +13.8% |
| 1996 | 187.49 billion US dollar | +13.0% |
| 1997 | 241.39 billion US dollar | +28.7% |
| 1998 | 370.57 billion US dollar | +53.5% |
| 1999 | 507.08 billion US dollar | +36.8% |
| 2000 | 573.06 billion US dollar | +13.0% |
| 2001 | 490.74 billion US dollar | -14.4% |
| 2002 | 437.83 billion US dollar | -10.8% |
| 2003 | 576.24 billion US dollar | +31.6% |
| 2004 | 668.23 billion US dollar | +16.0% |
| 2005 | 771.38 billion US dollar | +15.4% |
| 2006 | 884.23 billion US dollar | +14.6% |
| 2007 | 954.03 billion US dollar | +7.9% |
| 2008 | 589.53 billion US dollar | -38.2% |
| 2009 | 707.09 billion US dollar | +19.9% |
| 2010 | 739.72 billion US dollar | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 647.17 billion US dollar | -12.5% |
| 2012 | 745.59 billion US dollar | +15.2% |
| 2013 | 914.21 billion US dollar | +22.6% |
| 2014 | 935.63 billion US dollar | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 947.67 billion US dollar | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 1.01 trillion US dollar | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 1.35 trillion US dollar | +33.8% |
| 2018 | 1.24 trillion US dollar | -7.9% |
| 2019 | 1.52 trillion US dollar | +22.2% |
| 2020 | 1.86 trillion US dollar | +22.3% |
| 2021 | 2.23 trillion US dollar | +19.8% |
| 2022 | 1.91 trillion US dollar | -14.0% |
| 2023 | 2.21 trillion US dollar | +15.3% |
| 2024 | 2.49 trillion US dollar | +13.0% |
| 2025 | 3.13 trillion US dollar | +25.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 3.13 trillion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 35.00 billion US dollar, 89.5× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Germany's 3.13 trillion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 32.00 billion US dollar, 97.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15.92 billion US dollar | 4.65 billion US dollar | 43.95 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 1990s | 193.11 billion US dollar | 44.96 billion US dollar | 507.08 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 665.24 billion US dollar | 437.83 billion US dollar | 954.03 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.01 trillion US dollar | 647.17 billion US dollar | 1.52 trillion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.31 trillion US dollar | 1.86 trillion US dollar | 3.13 trillion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 United States of America 15.13 trillion US dollar compare
- 2 Luxembourg 3.86 trillion US dollar compare
- 3 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 3.54 trillion US dollar compare
- 5 Ireland 2.79 trillion US dollar compare
- 6 Canada 2.59 trillion US dollar compare
- 7 Japan 2.57 trillion US dollar compare
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 portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Germany?
- Portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares in Germany was 3.13 trillion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 3.13 trillion US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.65 billion US dollar in 1981.
- How does Germany rank for portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Germany ranks 4th out of 160 countries with data for 2025.
- Is portfolio investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 230.5%. 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 Portfolio investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.