Germany’s current account surplus increased in December 2025, rising to €16.1 billion from €14.2 billion in November 2025, according to data updated on 12 February 2026.
The non-seasonally adjusted figures show a continued strengthening of Germany’s external balance at the end of 2025, with the December reading marking a noticeable month-on-month improvement. The higher surplus suggests that Germany’s earnings from foreign trade and cross-border income flows outpaced its payments abroad more strongly than in the previous month.
While the detailed drivers of the move were not provided, the uptick in the current account balance is likely to be monitored closely by market participants and policymakers as a key indicator of the country’s external position heading into 2026.
