China vs Germany: Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets
China
172.24 billion
in 2024
Germany
80.16 billion
in 2024
China rank
4th
Germany rank
6th
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets over time
- China
- Germany
How they compare
China currently reports 172.24 billion against 80.16 billion in Germany, a difference of 92.08 billion.
That makes China's figure about 2.1 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Germany ahead.
China ranks 4th and Germany ranks 6th of 191 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and Germany in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.09 billion | 115.06 billion | 83.97 billion | Germany |
| 2010s | 117.65 billion | 132.15 billion | 14.50 billion | Germany |
| 2020s | 188.10 billion | 138.79 billion | 49.30 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 Germany?
- China, at 172.24 billion against 80.16 billion in Germany as of 2024.
- What is the difference in direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets between China and Germany?
- 92.08 billion, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Germany?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do China and Germany rank globally for direct investment, net acquisition of financial assets, assets?
- China ranks 4th and Germany ranks 6th 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.