Portfolio investment, net in Germany
Germany: Portfolio investment, net was 34.34 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, net in Germany, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Germany recorded 34.34 billion for portfolio investment, net in 2024.
The figure is up 1,771.3% on the previous year and down 79.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in Germany peaked at 234.72 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, -215.29 billion, in 2007.
Germany ranks 14th of 194 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 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 146.56 million, 234.3× the median. (68 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 Portfolio investment, net 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
- 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, net in Germany?
- Portfolio investment, net in Germany was 34.34 billion in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 234.72 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -215.29 billion in 2007.
- How does Germany rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Germany ranks 14th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net 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 United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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