The balance of payments records all economic transactions between residents and non-residents within a given time period and thus shows a country’s complex economics links with the rest of the world.

Current data and changes compared with the previous month

Further information

100 years of the German balance of payments: 1924 to 2024

To mark the anniversary, we would like to take a look back. We will take you on a short journey through history and show you where the balance of payments in 1924 and 2024 are still very similar and where they differ (significantly).
 

Special statistical publications

In addition to the regular publication of statistical results, particularly interesting sub-aspects were published once a year in special statistical publications. There were three special publications in external statistics:

• Balance of payments by region
• Technological services
• Direct investment

Over time, the special publications have been translated into other forms of publication. The special publication on direct investment became the statistical series on direct investment. The balance of payments by region has been replaced by regional results in Excel format. This allows, for example, the monthly publication of the current account against any other country. There is no 1:1 replacement for information on technological services. However, with the extensive monthly publication of all services, more information is available here, too, than was possible in the special publication.

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