Service imports (BoP, current US$) in Germany
Germany: Service imports (BoP, current US$) was 604.67 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
604.67 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 7.6%
World rank
3rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
604.67 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
7.19 billion BoP, current US$
in 1971
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Service imports in Germany, 1971–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, service imports in Germany stood at 604.67 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.6% on the previous year and up 98.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service imports in Germany peaked at 604.67 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 7.19 billion BoP, current US$, in 1971.
That places Germany 3rd out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service imports (BoP, current US$) in Germany, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 7.19 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 8.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1973 | 11.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.5% |
| 1974 | 13.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1975 | 16.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.5% |
| 1976 | 21.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.4% |
| 1977 | 24.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.5% |
| 1978 | 30.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.3% |
| 1979 | 37.61 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.7% |
| 1980 | 46.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.5% |
| 1981 | 41.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.8% |
| 1982 | 41.42 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1983 | 39.34 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.0% |
| 1984 | 36.13 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.1% |
| 1985 | 37.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 49.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +32.9% |
| 1987 | 60.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.6% |
| 1988 | 65.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.3% |
| 1989 | 67.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 87.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.4% |
| 1991 | 90.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 106.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.6% |
| 1993 | 102.46 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.7% |
| 1994 | 111.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1995 | 133.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.2% |
| 1996 | 133.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 128.72 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.7% |
| 1998 | 133.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 139.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 136.20 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 141.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 144.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 171.70 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.5% |
| 2004 | 195.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2005 | 209.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 224.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 258.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2008 | 287.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2009 | 250.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.9% |
| 2010 | 268.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 303.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.2% |
| 2012 | 302.39 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 328.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.8% |
| 2014 | 340.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 304.67 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.6% |
| 2016 | 319.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 352.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2018 | 380.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 382.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 326.11 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.7% |
| 2021 | 406.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.7% |
| 2022 | 475.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.9% |
| 2023 | 525.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2024 | 561.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2025 | 604.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 604.67 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 18.89 billion BoP, current US$, 32.0× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Germany's 604.67 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.48 billion BoP, current US$, 34.6× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 7.19 billion BoP, current US$ | 37.61 billion BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 48.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 36.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 67.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 116.77 billion BoP, current US$ | 87.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 139.59 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 202.00 billion BoP, current US$ | 136.20 billion BoP, current US$ | 287.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 328.38 billion BoP, current US$ | 268.39 billion BoP, current US$ | 382.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 483.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 326.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 604.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 United States 910.24 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 2 China 622.79 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 4 Ireland 526.34 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 5 United Kingdom 451.78 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 6 Singapore 384.79 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is service imports in Germany?
- Service imports in Germany was 604.67 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service imports recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 604.67 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest service imports recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.19 billion BoP, current US$ in 1971.
- How does Germany rank for service imports?
- Germany ranks 3rd out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is service imports rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 98.5%. 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 Service imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of services are services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.