Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Germany
Germany: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) was -57.62 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Germany, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Germany stood at -57.62 billion current LCU.
The figure is down 12.1% on the previous year and down 51.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Germany peaked at -2.67 billion current LCU in 1971 and was at its lowest, -58.17 billion current LCU, in 2022.
Germany ranks 190th of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -3.93 billion current LCU | -5.42 billion current LCU | -2.67 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -6.38 billion current LCU | -7.43 billion current LCU | -5.62 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -29.60 billion current LCU | -40.39 billion current LCU | -19.57 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -30.19 billion current LCU | -34.94 billion current LCU | -27.48 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | -40.55 billion current LCU | -48.38 billion current LCU | -33.10 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | -54.80 billion current LCU | -58.17 billion current LCU | -50.54 billion current LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Germany
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.885 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -65.12 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 425.09 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 480.35 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 161.81 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 182.85 billion current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 55,476 current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 60,200 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 4.63 trillion current LCU (2025)
- GNI 5.23 trillion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Germany?
- Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Germany was -57.62 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was -2.67 billion current LCU in 1971.
- What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -58.17 billion current LCU in 2022.
- How does Germany rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?
- Germany ranks 190th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.