BERD by size class and source of funds in Germany

Germany: BERD by size class and source of funds was 92,514 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
92,514
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
4th
of 54 countries
All-time high
92,514
in 2024
All-time low
10,420
in 1981
Years of data
44
1981–2024

BERD by size class and source of funds in Germany, 1981–2024

20.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k100.0k1981200220241981: 10.4k1982: 12.0k1983: 13.1k1984: 14.1k1985: 16.1k1986: 18.1k1987: 19.8k1988: 20.9k1989: 22.2k1990: 23.4k1991: 25.0k1992: 25.7k1993: 26.2k1994: 26.3k1995: 28.0k1996: 27.9k1997: 28.8k1998: 30.1k1999: 33.6k2000: 35.6k2001: 36.3k2002: 37.0k2003: 38.0k2004: 38.4k2005: 38.7k2006: 41.1k2007: 43.0k2008: 46.1k2009: 45.3k2010: 46.9k2011: 51.1k2012: 53.8k2013: 53.6k2014: 57.0k2015: 61.0k2016: 62.8k2017: 68.8k2018: 72.1k2019: 75.8k2020: 71.0k2021: 75.8k2022: 81.8k2023: 90.4k2024: 92.5k

Source: Eurostat.

Analysis

In 2024, berd by size class and source of funds in Germany stood at 92,514. That is the highest value across all 44 years on record.

That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year and up 62.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, berd by size class and source of funds in Germany peaked at 92,514 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 10,420, in 1981.

That places Germany 4th out of 54 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

BERD by size class and source of funds in Germany, year by year

Annual values for BERD by size class and source of funds in Germany, 1981 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1981 10,420 —
1982 12,046 +15.6%
1983 13,094 +8.7%
1984 14,139 +8.0%
1985 16,108 +13.9%
1986 18,067 +12.2%
1987 19,801 +9.6%
1988 20,922 +5.7%
1989 22,238 +6.3%
1990 23,391 +5.2%
1991 25,031 +7.0%
1992 25,731 +2.8%
1993 26,193 +1.8%
1994 26,332 +0.5%
1995 27,991 +6.3%
1996 27,871 -0.4%
1997 28,784 +3.3%
1998 30,130 +4.7%
1999 33,623 +11.6%
2000 35,600 +5.9%
2001 36,332 +2.1%
2002 36,950 +1.7%
2003 38,029 +2.9%
2004 38,363 +0.9%
2005 38,651 +0.8%
2006 41,148 +6.5%
2007 43,034 +4.6%
2008 46,073 +7.1%
2009 45,275 -1.7%
2010 46,929 +3.7%
2011 51,077 +8.8%
2012 53,790 +5.3%
2013 53,566 -0.4%
2014 56,996 +6.4%
2015 60,952 +6.9%
2016 62,826 +3.1%
2017 68,787 +9.5%
2018 72,101 +4.8%
2019 75,830 +5.2%
2020 71,032 -6.3%
2021 75,761 +6.7%
2022 81,809 +8.0%
2023 90,408 +10.5%
2024 92,514 +2.3%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's 92,514 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,162, 29.3× the median. (35 countries reporting)
  • Germany's 92,514 is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,039, 15.3× the median. (35 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 16,315 10,420 22,238 9
1990s 27,508 23,391 33,623 10
2000s 39,945 35,600 46,073 10
2010s 60,286 46,929 75,830 10
2020s 82,305 71,032 92,514 5

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 1 United States 722,100 compare
  2. 2 United States 693,045 compare
  3. 3 Japan 106,380 compare
  4. 5 South Korea 72,319 compare
  5. 6 South Korea 66,741 compare
  6. 7 France 42,023 compare

See the full ranking of 58 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is berd by size class and source of funds in Germany?
Berd by size class and source of funds in Germany was 92,514 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest berd by size class and source of funds recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 92,514 in 2024.
What is the lowest berd by size class and source of funds recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 10,420 in 1981.
How does Germany rank for berd by size class and source of funds?
Germany ranks 4th out of 54 countries with data for 2024.
Is berd by size class and source of funds rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 62.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of BERD by size class and source of funds. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
BERD by size class and source of funds
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
58 places, 1,833 data points, 1980–2024
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