Debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (General) in Germany
Germany: Debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (General) was 2.47 in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (General) in Germany, 1991–2013
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (general) in Germany is 2.47, measured in 2013.
That represents a change of down 7.5% on the previous year and up 888.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (general) in Germany peaked at 2.67 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.015, in 1995.
Germany ranks 9th of 24 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (General) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0.0194 | — |
| 1992 | 0.0187 | -3.5% |
| 1993 | 0.0184 | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 0.0169 | -8.4% |
| 1995 | 0.015 | -11.0% |
| 1996 | 0.0157 | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 0.0167 | +6.3% |
| 1998 | 0.0159 | -5.1% |
| 1999 | 0.0162 | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 0.0349 | +114.9% |
| 2001 | 0.0276 | -21.0% |
| 2002 | 0.1102 | +299.4% |
| 2003 | 0.2502 | +127.0% |
| 2004 | 0.316 | +26.3% |
| 2005 | 0.55 | +74.1% |
| 2006 | 0.5022 | -8.7% |
| 2007 | 0.4552 | -9.4% |
| 2008 | 1.04 | +127.7% |
| 2009 | 1.08 | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 1.03 | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 1.92 | +85.5% |
| 2012 | 2.67 | +39.3% |
| 2013 | 2.47 | -7.5% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 2.47 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.9895, 2.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Germany's 2.47 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.4653, 5.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (General) in Germany changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +299.4% | 0.0276 | 0.1102 |
| 2008 | +127.7% | 0.4552 | 1.04 |
| 2003 | +127.0% | 0.1102 | 0.2502 |
| 2000 | +114.9% | 0.0162 | 0.0349 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.017 | 0.015 | 0.0194 | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.4364 | 0.0276 | 1.08 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.02 | 1.03 | 2.67 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More financial sector data for Germany
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 115.41 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 6.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 84.27 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 12.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 115.41 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 6.76 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (general) in Germany?
- Debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (general) in Germany was 2.47 in 2013, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (general) recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 2.67 in 2012.
- What is the lowest debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (general) recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.015 in 1995.
- How does Germany rank for debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (general)?
- Germany ranks 9th out of 24 countries with data for 2013.
- Is debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (general) rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 888.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from European Central Bank, published as part of Debt, non-participating foreign currency denominated (General government (ESA95)-NCBs, Financial stocks at nominal value). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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