This dataset provides values for CURRENT ACCOUNT reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

This dataset provides values for CURRENT ACCOUNT TO GDP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

In 2025, Germany is predicted to have the highest current account surplus among the 19 G20 member countries, exceeding 300 billion U.S. dollars. Conversely, the United States had the largest current account deficit at approximately 778.35 billion U.S. dollars, with projections indicating a continued deficit of around 777.32 billion dollars by 2028.

The average for 2023 based on 148 countries was 1.95 billion U.S. dollars. The highest value was in Germany: 268.67 billion U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in the USA: -905.38 billion U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Graph and download economic data for Balance of Payments BPM6: Current Account Balance: Total: Total Balance as % of GDP for the Euro Area (19 Countries) (EA19B6BLTT02STSAQ) from Q1 1999 to Q4 2022 about current account, BOP, Euro Area, Europe, and GDP.

In 2022, the current account balance in Singapore was approximately at 19 percent of the country's GDP. In comparison, the current account balance in Cambodia was approximately -25 percent of the nation's GDP in 2022.

This dataset provides values for CURRENT ACCOUNT reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

This dataset provides values for CURRENT ACCOUNT reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

Quarterly transactions in trade in goods and services, primary, secondary and investment income, transactions with EU and non-EU countries and capital account.

In 2022, the current account balance in China was approximately 402 billion U.S. dollars. In comparison, the current account balance in India showed a deficit of approximately 79 billion U.S. dollars in that year.

The average for 2022 based on 175 countries was -2.64 percent. The highest value was in Kiribati: 35.68 percent and the lowest value was in Palau: -60.03 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Key information about China Current Account Balance: % of GDP

• China Current Account surplus accounted for 3.1 % of the country's Nominal GDP in Sep 2024, compared with a 1.2 % surplus in the previous quarter.
• China Current Account Balance: % of Nominal GDP data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1998 to Sep 2024, with an average value of 2.1 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 11.0 % in Dec 2006 and a record low of -1.7 % in Mar 2020.

CEIC calculates Current Account Balance as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly Current Account Balance and quarterly Nominal GDP. The State Administration of Foreign Exchange provides Current Account Balance in USD. The National Bureau of Statistics provides year-to-date Nominal GDP in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.


Key information about China Current Account Balance: % of GDP

• In the latest reports of China, Current Account recorded a surplus of 147.6 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) fell by 8.3 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• China Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 34.5 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 24.0 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 4,166.8 USD bn in Mar 2023.

The United States recorded a Current Account deficit of 450.17 USD Billion in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Current Account - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Most notable about the account balance in the Nordic countries is the rapid increase in Norway since 2020, rising from 1.1 percent in 2020 to over 30 percent in 2022. The account balance of the other four countries was more stable, with Finland and Iceland both having a negative balance in 2022 and 2023.

Graph and download economic data for Current Account Balance for Georgia (GEOBCAGDPGDPPT) from 2000 to 2025 about Georgia, current account, BOP, and REO.

China recorded a Current Account surplus of 1654 USD Hundred Million in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - China Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Canada's current account covers international transactions in goods, services, compensation of employees, investment income and secondary income (current transfers). Canada's capital account covers international capital transfers and transactions in non-produced non-financial assets. Quarterly data are available for 6 countries/regions and for all countries aggregated.

Key information about China Current Account Balance

• China Current Account recorded a surplus of 147.6 USD bn in Sep 2024, compared with a surplus of 54.5 USD bn in the previous quarter.
• China Current Account Balance: USD mn data is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1998 to Sep 2024, with an averaged value of 43.2 USD bn.
• The data reached an all-time high of 151.5 USD bn in Sep 2022 and a record low of -52.3 USD bn in Mar 2020.
• The State Administration of Foreign Exchange provides quarterly Current Account Balance in USD.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) fell by 8.3 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• China Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 34.5 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 24.0 USD bn in Sep 2024.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 4,166.8 USD bn in Mar 2023.

Key information about Italy Current Account Balance

• Italy Current Account recorded a deficit of 1.7 USD bn in Apr 2023, compared with a surplus of 4.0 USD bn in the previous month.
• Italy Current Account Balance: USD mn data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1970 to Apr 2023, with an averaged value of -70.6 USD mn.
• The data reached an all-time high of 12.0 USD bn in Jul 2020 and a record low of -11.7 USD bn in Jan 2011.
• CEIC converts monthly Current Account Balance into USD. The Bank of Italy provides Current Account Balance in EUR based on BPM6. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Current Account Balance prior to January 1995 is based on BPM5.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) increased by 1.4 USD bn in Apr 2023.
• Italy Direct Investment Abroad expanded by 320.2 USD mn in Apr 2023.
• Its Foreign Portfolio Investment increased by 12.0 USD bn in Mar 2023.
• The country's Nominal GDP was reported at 538.7 USD bn in Mar 2023.

Graph and download economic data for Balance of payments BPM6: Current account Credits: Services: Total Credits as % of Current account for European Union (28 countries) (EU28B6CRSE02STSAQ) from Q1 1999 to Q4 2019 about current account, BOP, credits, and services.