to the topics Current account of the Federal Republic of Germany, Foreign Trade, International investment position and external debt, Financial Account and Direct investment statistics 

Germany’s current account surplus decreased significantly in 2025, falling by €52 billion to €203 billion. As a share of GDP, the balance declined by 1½ percentage points to 4½ %, its second-lowest level in 20 years. This was mainly due to a smaller surplus in the goods account.

Foreign equity capital amounting to around €684 billion was invested in Germany in 2024. However, on its way from the country of the group’s headquarters (ultimate investing economy – UIE) to the German target enterprise (ultimate resident sector and activity – URSA), this capital often flowed through multiple channels, including holding companies abroad or in Germany.