日本34年来首次失去对外净资产世界首位，被德国超过

Core Viewpoint - Japan's net foreign assets reached a record high of 533 trillion 500 billion yen by the end of 2024, marking a 12.9% increase from the end of 2023, but it has been surpassed by Germany, falling to second place for the first time in 34 years [1][2]. Group 1: Net Foreign Assets - As of the end of 2024, Japan's net foreign assets amounted to 533 trillion 500 billion yen, an increase of 12.9% from the previous year, marking the sixth consecutive year of record highs [1]. - Germany has become the world's largest net creditor nation with net foreign assets of 569 trillion 6512 billion yen, surpassing Japan [2]. - China and Hong Kong follow Japan, with net foreign assets of 516 trillion 2809 billion yen and 320 trillion 2584 billion yen, respectively [2]. Group 2: Foreign Assets and Liabilities - Japan's total foreign assets reached 1659 trillion 221 billion yen, an 11.4% increase from the end of 2023, continuing a 16-year growth trend [3]. - Approximately 70% of Japan's total foreign assets are denominated in foreign currencies, which increased in yen terms by 110 trillion yen due to yen depreciation [3]. - Japan's foreign liabilities amounted to 1125 trillion 9721 billion yen, a 10.7% year-on-year increase, marking six consecutive years of growth [3].