The EU recorded a current account surplus of €130.4 billion in Q2 2024, with 15 member states running surpluses and 11 deficits.

Data released by Eurostat show that 15 EU Member States recorded current account surpluses in the second quarter of 2024, with Germany in first place. Another 11 member countries, including Romania, recorded current account deficits. The EU also recorded current account surpluses with the UK, offshore financial centers, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Canada, Brazil, the US, Japan and Russia, while deficits were recorded with China and India.