Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Italy
Italy: Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares was 707.83 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
707.83 billion US dollar
Change on year
up 15.8%
World rank
16th
of 158 countries
All-time high
707.83 billion US dollar
in 2025
All-time low
3.25 billion US dollar
in 1973
Years of data
54
1972–2025
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Italy, 1972–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Italy is 707.83 billion US dollar, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
The figure is up 15.8% on the previous year and up 54.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Italy peaked at 707.83 billion US dollar in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3.25 billion US dollar, in 1973.
Italy ranks 16th of 158 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares in Italy, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 3.37 billion US dollar | — |
| 1973 | 3.25 billion US dollar | -3.7% |
| 1974 | 3.57 billion US dollar | +10.1% |
| 1975 | 3.36 billion US dollar | -6.0% |
| 1976 | 3.41 billion US dollar | +1.5% |
| 1977 | 4.48 billion US dollar | +31.4% |
| 1978 | 5.14 billion US dollar | +14.8% |
| 1979 | 6.24 billion US dollar | +21.3% |
| 1980 | 7.32 billion US dollar | +17.4% |
| 1981 | 7.72 billion US dollar | +5.5% |
| 1982 | 8.42 billion US dollar | +9.1% |
| 1983 | 8.74 billion US dollar | +3.8% |
| 1984 | 13.10 billion US dollar | +49.8% |
| 1985 | 16.60 billion US dollar | +26.7% |
| 1986 | 26.08 billion US dollar | +57.1% |
| 1987 | 32.33 billion US dollar | +24.0% |
| 1988 | 37.43 billion US dollar | +15.8% |
| 1989 | 43.46 billion US dollar | +16.1% |
| 1990 | 57.26 billion US dollar | +31.7% |
| 1991 | 67.23 billion US dollar | +17.4% |
| 1992 | 71.00 billion US dollar | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 81.89 billion US dollar | +15.3% |
| 1994 | 91.10 billion US dollar | +11.2% |
| 1995 | 109.18 billion US dollar | +19.8% |
| 1996 | 113.25 billion US dollar | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 139.55 billion US dollar | +23.2% |
| 1998 | 176.96 billion US dollar | +26.8% |
| 1999 | 179.86 billion US dollar | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 174.28 billion US dollar | -3.1% |
| 2001 | 168.92 billion US dollar | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 172.67 billion US dollar | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 220.73 billion US dollar | +27.8% |
| 2004 | 245.60 billion US dollar | +11.3% |
| 2005 | 253.77 billion US dollar | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 321.77 billion US dollar | +26.8% |
| 2007 | 429.93 billion US dollar | +33.6% |
| 2008 | 425.88 billion US dollar | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 475.73 billion US dollar | +11.7% |
| 2010 | 466.84 billion US dollar | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 484.98 billion US dollar | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 509.07 billion US dollar | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 556.33 billion US dollar | +9.3% |
| 2014 | 496.61 billion US dollar | -10.7% |
| 2015 | 458.88 billion US dollar | -7.6% |
| 2016 | 457.47 billion US dollar | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 538.05 billion US dollar | +17.6% |
| 2018 | 546.10 billion US dollar | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 557.10 billion US dollar | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 588.16 billion US dollar | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 573.51 billion US dollar | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 601.38 billion US dollar | +4.9% |
| 2023 | 628.51 billion US dollar | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 611.48 billion US dollar | -2.7% |
| 2025 | 707.83 billion US dollar | +15.8% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 707.83 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 58.89 billion US dollar, 12.0× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Italy's 707.83 billion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.99 billion US dollar, 22.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.10 billion US dollar | 3.25 billion US dollar | 6.24 billion US dollar | 8 |
| 1980s | 20.12 billion US dollar | 7.32 billion US dollar | 43.46 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 1990s | 108.73 billion US dollar | 57.26 billion US dollar | 179.86 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 288.93 billion US dollar | 168.92 billion US dollar | 475.73 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 507.14 billion US dollar | 457.47 billion US dollar | 557.10 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 618.48 billion US dollar | 573.51 billion US dollar | 707.83 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More economy & growth data for Italy
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.8337 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 22.90 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.009 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 388.75 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 882.91 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -96.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0003 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 14.99 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 49.38 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Italy?
- Direct investment, equity and investment fund shares in Italy was 707.83 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 707.83 billion US dollar in 2025.
- What is the lowest direct investment, equity and investment fund shares recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.25 billion US dollar in 1973.
- How does Italy rank for direct investment, equity and investment fund shares?
- Italy ranks 16th out of 158 countries with data for 2025.
- Is direct investment, equity and investment fund shares rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Equity and investment fund shares (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.