External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth in Italy

Italy: External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth was -4.7 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-4.7 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 112.6%
World rank
95th
of 192 countries
All-time high
433.99 % change on previous year
in 1986
All-time low
-763.8 % change on previous year
in 2006
Years of data
52
1971–2025

External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth in Italy, 1971–2025

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth in Italy is -4.7 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 112.6% on the previous year and down 219.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth in Italy peaked at 433.99 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -763.8 % change on previous year, in 2006.

Italy ranks 95th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth in Italy, year by year

Annual values for External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Italy, 1971 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 265.32 % change on previous year
1972 15.3 % change on previous year -94.2%
1973 -378.38 % change on previous year -2573.4%
1974 -156.96 % change on previous year -58.5%
1975 101.95 % change on previous year -165.0%
1977 204.66 % change on previous year +100.7%
1978 158.77 % change on previous year -22.4%
1979 -37.93 % change on previous year -123.9%
1980 -406.55 % change on previous year +971.7%
1981 10.11 % change on previous year -102.5%
1982 23.28 % change on previous year +130.3%
1983 143.71 % change on previous year +517.2%
1984 -202.4 % change on previous year -240.8%
1985 -8.42 % change on previous year -95.8%
1986 433.99 % change on previous year -5253.2%
1987 -64.36 % change on previous year -114.8%
1988 -87.7 % change on previous year +36.3%
1989 -147.59 % change on previous year +68.3%
1991 7.27 % change on previous year -104.9%
1992 -75.72 % change on previous year -1141.1%
1994 14.41 % change on previous year -119.0%
1995 20.21 % change on previous year +40.3%
1996 30.99 % change on previous year +53.3%
1997 -14.45 % change on previous year -146.6%
1998 -14.79 % change on previous year +2.4%
1999 -39.42 % change on previous year +166.6%
2000 -49.58 % change on previous year +25.8%
2001 56.13 % change on previous year -213.2%
2002 -37.95 % change on previous year -167.6%
2003 -37.84 % change on previous year -0.3%
2004 34.71 % change on previous year -191.7%
2005 -117.25 % change on previous year -437.8%
2006 -763.8 % change on previous year +551.5%
2007 57.02 % change on previous year -107.5%
2008 -118.57 % change on previous year -307.9%
2009 22.35 % change on previous year -118.8%
2010 -217.43 % change on previous year -1072.8%
2011 24.43 % change on previous year -111.2%
2012 179.47 % change on previous year +634.7%
2013 112.19 % change on previous year -37.5%
2014 21.32 % change on previous year -81.0%
2015 3.94 % change on previous year -81.5%
2016 13.74 % change on previous year +248.4%
2017 -12.82 % change on previous year -193.3%
2018 -11.12 % change on previous year -13.3%
2019 38.31 % change on previous year -444.4%
2020 1.43 % change on previous year -96.3%
2021 -35.88 % change on previous year -2617.5%
2022 -196.59 % change on previous year +447.9%
2023 191.77 % change on previous year -197.5%
2024 37.22 % change on previous year -80.6%
2025 -4.7 % change on previous year -112.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 21.59 % change on previous year -378.38 % change on previous year 265.32 % change on previous year 8
1980s -30.59 % change on previous year -406.55 % change on previous year 433.99 % change on previous year 10
1990s -8.94 % change on previous year -75.72 % change on previous year 30.99 % change on previous year 8
2000s -95.48 % change on previous year -763.8 % change on previous year 57.02 % change on previous year 10
2010s 15.2 % change on previous year -217.43 % change on previous year 179.47 % change on previous year 10
2020s -1.13 % change on previous year -196.59 % change on previous year 191.77 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 92 Spain -2.76 % change on previous year compare
  2. 93 Kenya -3.07 % change on previous year compare
  3. 94 Bosnia and Herzegovina -3.35 % change on previous year compare
  4. 96 Comoros -4.8 % change on previous year compare
  5. 97 India -5.78 % change on previous year compare
  6. 98 Uruguay -6.22 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth in Italy?
External balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth in Italy was -4.7 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 433.99 % change on previous year in 1986.
What is the lowest external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was -763.8 % change on previous year in 2006.
How does Italy rank for external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth?
Italy ranks 95th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is external balance on goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 219.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in External balance on goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
192 places, 8,589 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in External balance on goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.