Service imports in Germany
Germany: Service imports was 601.60 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Service imports in Germany, 1971–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, service imports in Germany stood at 601.60 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 47 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.1% on the previous year and up 97.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service imports in Germany peaked at 601.60 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 7.19 billion BoP, current US$, in 1971.
That places Germany 3rd out of 199 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 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 | 113.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 87.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 139.59 billion BoP, current US$ | 2 |
| 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 | 482.86 billion BoP, current US$ | 326.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 601.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 United States 903.28 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 2 China 622.79 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 4 Ireland 466.57 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 5 United Kingdom 450.05 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 6 Singapore 384.79 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Germany
- Exports of goods and services 1.61 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 4.93 trillion current US$ (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 828.56 billion constant LCU (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)
- Gross fixed capital formation 703.36 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 907.95 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service imports in Germany?
- Service imports in Germany was 601.60 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 601.60 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 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is service imports rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 97.5%. 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.