Net foreign assets (current LCU), annual growth rate in Germany
Germany: Net foreign assets (current LCU), annual growth rate was 6.49 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net foreign assets (current LCU), annual growth rate in Germany, 2002–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, net foreign assets (current lcu), annual growth rate in Germany stood at 6.49 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 68.7% on the previous year and up 342.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net foreign assets (current lcu), annual growth rate in Germany peaked at 52.59 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -4.8 % change on previous year, in 2021.
Germany ranks 111th of 186 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.
Net foreign assets (current LCU), annual growth rate in Germany, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 52.59 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 29.96 % change on previous year | -43.0% |
| 2004 | 29.98 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 32.35 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 27.6 % change on previous year | -14.7% |
| 2007 | 25.17 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 2008 | 7.87 % change on previous year | -68.7% |
| 2009 | -3.26 % change on previous year | -141.4% |
| 2010 | -3.78 % change on previous year | +16.1% |
| 2011 | 11.69 % change on previous year | -408.8% |
| 2012 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -87.8% |
| 2013 | -2.68 % change on previous year | -287.6% |
| 2014 | 4.9 % change on previous year | -282.8% |
| 2015 | 0.3045 % change on previous year | -93.8% |
| 2016 | -1.18 % change on previous year | -488.3% |
| 2017 | -1.32 % change on previous year | +11.4% |
| 2018 | 5.24 % change on previous year | -497.9% |
| 2019 | 5.96 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 2020 | 4.04 % change on previous year | -32.2% |
| 2021 | -4.8 % change on previous year | -218.8% |
| 2022 | 3.84 % change on previous year | -180.0% |
| 2023 | 6.49 % change on previous year | +68.7% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 6.49 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 14.46 % change on previous year, 45% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Germany's 6.49 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.78 % change on previous year, 39% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25.28 % change on previous year | -3.26 % change on previous year | 52.59 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 2.06 % change on previous year | -3.78 % change on previous year | 11.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.39 % change on previous year | -4.8 % change on previous year | 6.49 % change on previous year | 4 |
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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 net foreign assets (current lcu), annual growth rate in Germany?
- Net foreign assets (current lcu), annual growth rate in Germany was 6.49 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net foreign assets (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 52.59 % change on previous year in 2002.
- What is the lowest net foreign assets (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.8 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Germany rank for net foreign assets (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Germany ranks 111th out of 186 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net foreign assets (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 342.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net foreign assets (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Net foreign assets (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Net foreign assets International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Net foreign assets (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.