Gross capital formation in Italy
Italy: Gross capital formation was 424.14 billion constant LCU in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
424.14 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
70th
of 170 countries
All-time high
424.57 billion constant LCU
in 2022
All-time low
214.44 billion constant LCU
in 1971
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Gross capital formation in Italy, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Italy is 424.14 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and up 44.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Italy peaked at 424.57 billion constant LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 214.44 billion constant LCU, in 1971.
That places Italy 70th out of 170 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 56 years of available data.
Gross capital formation in Italy, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 229.44 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 214.44 billion constant LCU | -6.5% |
| 1972 | 219.28 billion constant LCU | +2.3% |
| 1973 | 248.26 billion constant LCU | +13.2% |
| 1974 | 272.42 billion constant LCU | +9.7% |
| 1975 | 224.24 billion constant LCU | -17.7% |
| 1976 | 251.82 billion constant LCU | +12.3% |
| 1977 | 236.19 billion constant LCU | -6.2% |
| 1978 | 242.56 billion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 1979 | 260.74 billion constant LCU | +7.5% |
| 1980 | 282.46 billion constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 1981 | 257.96 billion constant LCU | -8.7% |
| 1982 | 253.61 billion constant LCU | -1.7% |
| 1983 | 246.53 billion constant LCU | -2.8% |
| 1984 | 260.32 billion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 1985 | 269.93 billion constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 1986 | 272.37 billion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 1987 | 286.16 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 1988 | 298.56 billion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 310.06 billion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 324.81 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 1991 | 326.18 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 1992 | 320.27 billion constant LCU | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 275.39 billion constant LCU | -14.0% |
| 1994 | 288.31 billion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 1995 | 308.49 billion constant LCU | +7.0% |
| 1996 | 306.98 billion constant LCU | -0.5% |
| 1997 | 317.18 billion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 328.18 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 344.25 billion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 363.82 billion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 372.60 billion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 388.37 billion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 386.12 billion constant LCU | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 392.43 billion constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 391.39 billion constant LCU | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 411.94 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 421.85 billion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 404.97 billion constant LCU | -4.0% |
| 2009 | 342.32 billion constant LCU | -15.5% |
| 2010 | 362.81 billion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 360.33 billion constant LCU | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 304.13 billion constant LCU | -15.6% |
| 2013 | 286.93 billion constant LCU | -5.7% |
| 2014 | 289.66 billion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 294.53 billion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 309.41 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 2017 | 322.75 billion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 335.09 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 331.94 billion constant LCU | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 298.91 billion constant LCU | -9.9% |
| 2021 | 383.32 billion constant LCU | +28.2% |
| 2022 | 424.57 billion constant LCU | +10.8% |
| 2023 | 420.90 billion constant LCU | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 414.40 billion constant LCU | -1.5% |
| 2025 | 424.14 billion constant LCU | +2.4% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 424.14 billion constant LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 120.45 billion constant LCU, 3.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Italy's 424.14 billion constant LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 117.77 billion constant LCU, 3.6× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 239.94 billion constant LCU | 214.44 billion constant LCU | 272.42 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 273.80 billion constant LCU | 246.53 billion constant LCU | 310.06 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 314.00 billion constant LCU | 275.39 billion constant LCU | 344.25 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 387.58 billion constant LCU | 342.32 billion constant LCU | 421.85 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 319.76 billion constant LCU | 286.93 billion constant LCU | 362.81 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 394.37 billion constant LCU | 298.91 billion constant LCU | 424.57 billion constant LCU | 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 gross capital formation in Italy?
- Gross capital formation in Italy was 424.14 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 424.57 billion constant LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 214.44 billion constant LCU in 1971.
- How does Italy rank for gross capital formation?
- Italy ranks 70th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.