Primary income receipts in Germany
Germany: Primary income receipts was 466.95 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
466.95 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
3rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
476.18 billion BoP, current US$
in 2024
All-time low
2.68 billion BoP, current US$
in 1971
Years of data
47
1971–2025
Primary income receipts in Germany, 1971–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, primary income receipts in Germany stood at 466.95 billion BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and up 120.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income receipts in Germany peaked at 476.18 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.68 billion BoP, current US$, in 1971.
That places Germany 3rd out of 199 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income receipts in Germany, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.68 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 3.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.5% |
| 1973 | 4.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +39.4% |
| 1974 | 5.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.8% |
| 1975 | 5.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1976 | 5.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1977 | 6.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1978 | 9.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +47.0% |
| 1979 | 12.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.1% |
| 1980 | 16.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +38.1% |
| 1981 | 15.74 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1982 | 15.25 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1983 | 15.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1984 | 16.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1985 | 17.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1986 | 25.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +41.2% |
| 1987 | 32.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.7% |
| 1988 | 42.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.6% |
| 1989 | 49.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1990 | 71.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +44.5% |
| 1999 | 98.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +37.1% |
| 2000 | 111.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2001 | 96.10 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.0% |
| 2002 | 103.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2003 | 126.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.6% |
| 2004 | 177.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +40.4% |
| 2005 | 207.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.1% |
| 2006 | 262.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.4% |
| 2007 | 337.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.6% |
| 2008 | 292.29 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.5% |
| 2009 | 257.76 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.8% |
| 2010 | 267.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 307.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2012 | 263.88 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.2% |
| 2013 | 255.13 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 251.23 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 212.23 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.5% |
| 2016 | 240.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.2% |
| 2017 | 239.70 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 301.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.9% |
| 2019 | 281.34 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.8% |
| 2020 | 215.71 billion BoP, current US$ | -23.3% |
| 2021 | 293.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +36.2% |
| 2022 | 331.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2023 | 452.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +36.4% |
| 2024 | 476.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2025 | 466.95 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.9% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 466.95 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.49 billion BoP, current US$, 40.6× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Germany's 466.95 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.30 billion BoP, current US$, 64.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 12.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 24.79 billion BoP, current US$ | 15.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 49.66 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 85.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 71.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 98.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 2 |
| 2000s | 197.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 96.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 337.80 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 262.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 212.23 billion BoP, current US$ | 307.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 372.70 billion BoP, current US$ | 215.71 billion BoP, current US$ | 476.18 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 United States 1.53 trillion BoP, current US$ compare
- 2 United Kingdom 552.17 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 4 Japan 456.54 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 5 Netherlands 422.62 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 6 France 408.49 billion BoP, current US$ 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$), annual growth rate 51.4 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income receipts in Germany?
- Primary income receipts in Germany was 466.95 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest primary income receipts recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 476.18 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary income receipts recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.68 billion BoP, current US$ in 1971.
- How does Germany rank for primary income receipts?
- Germany ranks 3rd out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary income receipts rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 120.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Primary income receipts (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Primary income receipts refer to employee compensation paid to resident workers working abroad and investment income (receipts on direct investment, portfolio investment, other investments, and receipts on reserve assets). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.