Germany secondary income balance, general government
Germany secondary income balance, general government stood at -4,738.22 EUR million in Aug 2026, according to Deutsche Bundesbank. It is one of the indicators in the Balance of payments: current account table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1971 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Balance of payments: current account table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance | -6,823.44 | -6,588.43 | -4,961.24 | -2,961.7 | -4,716.77 | -7,270.41 | -5,638.13 | -6,903.31 | -9,964.04 | -7,771.46 | |
| Balance, Domestic sector: General government | -4,738.22 | -4,344.94 | -2,494.76 | -654.76 | -2,358.23 | -4,078.33 | -4,178.68 | -4,568.38 | -5,072.08 | -5,484.3 | |
| Balance, Domestic sector: All sectors excl. general government | -2,085.23 | -2,243.49 | -2,466.48 | -2,306.94 | -2,358.55 | -3,192.08 | -1,459.44 | -2,334.93 | -4,891.97 | -2,287.16 |
Understanding germany secondary income balance, general government
International fiscal redistribution strictly at the state level defines the sovereign's net standing in this sub-account. The calculation offsets the general government's unrequited financial receipts against its unilateral overseas expenditures, isolating state-level wealth transfers from private sector philanthropy or worker remittances. It primarily absorbs the financial commitments required by supranational institutional memberships, alongside global development assistance and cross-border tax settlements. This boundary strictly excludes loans or debt forgiveness, focusing entirely on current transfers that directly alter the disposable income available for immediate public consumption.
Volatility in the unadjusted monthly releases stems heavily from the rigid, highly concentrated schedules of institutional budget contributions and predetermined foreign aid disbursements. Year-on-year evaluations serve as the most effective method for understanding the true fiscal burden, successfully neutralizing the noise of irregular payment calendars. Revisions are a routine occurrence as preliminary budgetary estimates are systematically replaced by the final audited cash settlements between international treasuries. Analysts monitor this sub-account to determine exactly how much state revenue is permanently allocated to honor geopolitical obligations rather than deployed within the domestic economy.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this include the principal on loans provided to developing nations?
- Capital lending is excluded; only outright grants and current financial assistance are captured in this transfer balance.
- Are taxes collected from non-resident workers factored into this metric?
- Yes, cross-border tax revenues act as credits, helping to offset the outbound institutional contributions.
- Why might this balance suddenly shift deeply negative in a specific month?
- Scheduled bulk payments to supranational organizations often dominate singular months, causing dramatic temporary alterations in the net position.