The continual observation of price stability is based on analyses of price statistics. Particular attention is usually paid to the German Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) and the national Consumer Price Index (CPI), which are both published by the Federal Statistical Office and often used throughout the EU and as inflation measures.

Since December 2009, the statistics on financial vehicle corporations (FVCs) have included a quarterly survey, carried out at the end of the quarter, of the assets and liabilities of all FVCs in Germany.

General government debt in Germany increased by €144 billion in 2025 to €2.84 trillion. Central government debt, including its off-budget entities, grew by €107 billion. 

The transaction values data are available exclusively as direct FDI data. This means that the data can only show direct holdings of more than 10 % in affiliated enterprises. It is not possible to collect data on direct investment c

In response to financial crises since the 1990s, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has developed standards to promote data transparency and support the credibility of statistical systems.

The statistics on amounts outstanding of OTC derivatives are part of a survey coordinated by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), which is conducted semi-annually by central banks in major financial centres.

Die Jahreswachstumsrate des weit gefassten Geldmengenaggregats M3 stieg im März 2026 auf 3,2 % nach 3,0 % im Februar. In den drei Monaten bis März betrug sie durchschnittlich 3,2 %.