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
050.0B100.0B150.0B200.0B250.0B200520142024

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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Indicator
Direct investment, Net acquisition of financial assets, Assets (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
200 places, 3,600 data points, 2005–2024
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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.