China vs Euro Area (EA): Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets
China
172.24 billion
in 2024
Euro Area (EA)
162.62 billion
in 2024
China rank
4th
Euro Area (EA) rank
5th
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets over time
- China
- Euro Area (EA)
How they compare
China currently reports 172.24 billion against 162.62 billion in Euro Area (EA), a difference of 9.63 billion.
That makes China's figure about 1.1 times Euro Area (EA)'s.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Euro Area (EA) ahead.
China ranks 4th and Euro Area (EA) ranks 5th of 191 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and Euro Area (EA) in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Euro Area (EA) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.09 billion | 541.08 billion | 509.99 billion | Euro Area (EA) |
| 2010s | 117.65 billion | 510.41 billion | 392.76 billion | Euro Area (EA) |
| 2020s | 188.10 billion | 84.61 billion | 103.49 billion | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets, China or Euro Area (EA)?
- China, at 172.24 billion against 162.62 billion in Euro Area (EA) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets between China and Euro Area (EA)?
- 9.63 billion, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Euro Area (EA)?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do China and Euro Area (EA) rank globally for direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets?
- China ranks 4th and Euro Area (EA) ranks 5th of 191 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US dollar). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.