How does Italy rank for gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?

Italy ranks 140th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.

Is gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Italy?

Over the last ten years it is up 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Italy

Name: Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Italy
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

Italy: Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 0.1662 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.1662 constant LCU per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 4.4%

World rank

140th

of 170 countries

All-time high

2.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP

in 1970

All-time low

0.1333 constant LCU per US$ of GDP

in 2013

Years of data

1970–2025

Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Italy, 1970–2025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Italy is 0.1662 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 4.4% on the previous year and up 4.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Italy peaked at 2.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.1333 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2013.

Italy ranks 140th of 170 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Italy, 1970 to 2025.
Year	constant LCU per US$ of GDP	Change
1970	2.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1971	1.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-15.0%
1972	1.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-12.2%
1973	1.41 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-6.3%
1974	1.36 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-3.5%
1975	0.9826 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-27.9%
1976	1.12 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+13.8%
1977	0.9148 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-18.2%
1978	0.7681 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-16.0%
1979	0.6608 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-14.0%
1980	0.5905 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-10.6%
1981	0.5976 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+1.2%
1982	0.5922 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-0.9%
1983	0.5552 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-6.2%
1984	0.5931 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+6.8%
1985	0.5955 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+0.4%
1986	0.4243 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-28.7%
1987	0.3544 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-16.5%
1988	0.3341 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-5.7%
1989	0.3331 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-0.3%
1990	0.2743 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-17.6%
1991	0.2611 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-4.8%
1992	0.242 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-7.3%
1993	0.258 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+6.6%
1994	0.2617 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+1.4%
1995	0.262 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+0.1%
1996	0.2335 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-10.9%
1997	0.2548 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+9.1%
1998	0.2579 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+1.2%
1999	0.2743 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+6.4%
2000	0.3165 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+15.4%
2001	0.3179 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+0.5%
2002	0.303 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-4.7%
2003	0.2439 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-19.5%
2004	0.2165 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-11.3%
2005	0.2099 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-3.1%
2006	0.2103 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+0.2%
2007	0.1898 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-9.8%
2008	0.1675 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-11.7%
2009	0.1549 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-7.5%
2010	0.1691 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+9.2%
2011	0.1562 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-7.7%
2012	0.145 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-7.2%
2013	0.1333 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-8.1%
2014	0.1333 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+0.0%
2015	0.1596 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+19.7%
2016	0.164 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+2.7%
2017	0.1638 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-0.1%
2018	0.1596 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-2.5%
2019	0.1644 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+3.0%
2020	0.1567 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-4.7%
2021	0.1759 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+12.2%
2022	0.2018 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+14.7%
2023	0.1817 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-10.0%
2024	0.1739 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-4.3%
2025	0.1662 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-4.4%

Italy compared with similar countries

Italy's 0.1662 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.2109 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 79% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
Italy's 0.1662 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.1754 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 95% of the median. (49 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	1.25 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	0.6608 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	2.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0.497 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	0.3331 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	0.5976 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0.258 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	0.2335 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	0.2743 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0.233 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	0.1549 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	0.3179 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0.1548 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	0.1333 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	0.1691 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0.176 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	0.1567 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	0.2018 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	6

Countries ranked near Italy

137 Belgium 0.1697 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
138 France 0.1675 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
139 Finland 0.1664 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
141 Montenegro 0.166 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
142 Zimbabwe 0.1649 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
143 Ireland 0.1632 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 170 places →

More economy & growth data for Italy

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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$), annual -96.9 % change on previous year (2025)
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Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), 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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Italy?: Gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Italy was 0.1662 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Italy?: The highest recorded value was 2.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970.
What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Italy?: The lowest recorded value was 0.1333 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2013.
How does Italy rank for gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?: Italy ranks 140th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
Is gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Italy?: Over the last ten years it is up 4.2%. 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 Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP
Unit: constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 170 places, 7,061 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 21 September 2026

Gross capital formation (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.