Portfolio Investment, net in Germany
Germany: Portfolio Investment, net was 53.99 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio Investment, net in Germany, 1971–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, portfolio investment, net in Germany stood at 53.99 billion BoP, current US$.
The figure is up 142.7% on the previous year and down 74.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in Germany peaked at 234.72 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, -215.29 billion BoP, current US$, in 2007.
Germany ranks 9th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -691.83 million BoP, current US$ | -4.63 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -23.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 36.34 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.70 billion BoP, current US$ | 12.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 2 |
| 2000s | -10.17 billion BoP, current US$ | -215.29 billion BoP, current US$ | 150.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 145.86 billion BoP, current US$ | -51.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 223.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 56.96 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 234.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Germany
- Exports of goods and services -0.4% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 4.36 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 3.62 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 25.2% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 97.6% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 2.04 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 1.81 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 1.61 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation -0.2% (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 703.36 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net in Germany?
- Portfolio investment, net in Germany was 53.99 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 234.72 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -215.29 billion BoP, current US$ in 2007.
- How does Germany rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Germany ranks 9th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is portfolio investment, net rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.7%. 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 Portfolio Investment, net (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment includes cross-border flows and positions involving debt or equity securities, other than those included in direct investment or 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.