Gross capital formation in Italy
Italy: Gross capital formation was 502.41 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
502.41 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 2.5%
World rank
84th
of 187 countries
All-time high
502.41 billion current LCU
in 2025
All-time low
9.80 billion current LCU
in 1970
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 current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Italy stood at 502.41 billion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 2.5% on the previous year and up 74.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Italy peaked at 502.41 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 9.80 billion current LCU, in 1970.
Italy ranks 84th of 187 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.
Gross capital formation in Italy, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 9.80 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 9.80 billion current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 10.33 billion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 1973 | 14.33 billion current LCU | +38.8% |
| 1974 | 20.54 billion current LCU | +43.3% |
| 1975 | 18.79 billion current LCU | -8.5% |
| 1976 | 26.44 billion current LCU | +40.7% |
| 1977 | 29.53 billion current LCU | +11.7% |
| 1978 | 33.95 billion current LCU | +15.0% |
| 1979 | 42.46 billion current LCU | +25.1% |
| 1980 | 58.15 billion current LCU | +37.0% |
| 1981 | 64.26 billion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 1982 | 72.90 billion current LCU | +13.4% |
| 1983 | 79.57 billion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 1984 | 95.32 billion current LCU | +19.8% |
| 1985 | 106.33 billion current LCU | +11.6% |
| 1986 | 110.35 billion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 122.82 billion current LCU | +11.3% |
| 1988 | 139.26 billion current LCU | +13.4% |
| 1989 | 151.21 billion current LCU | +8.6% |
| 1990 | 169.69 billion current LCU | +12.2% |
| 1991 | 182.41 billion current LCU | +7.5% |
| 1992 | 186.51 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 169.88 billion current LCU | -8.9% |
| 1994 | 179.07 billion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 1995 | 203.83 billion current LCU | +13.8% |
| 1996 | 207.78 billion current LCU | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 219.16 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 1998 | 230.91 billion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 243.81 billion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 265.42 billion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 2001 | 278.81 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 298.92 billion current LCU | +7.2% |
| 2003 | 301.99 billion current LCU | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 315.40 billion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 2005 | 322.69 billion current LCU | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 348.79 billion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 2007 | 366.83 billion current LCU | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 362.26 billion current LCU | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 312.11 billion current LCU | -13.8% |
| 2010 | 336.48 billion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 342.70 billion current LCU | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 293.43 billion current LCU | -14.4% |
| 2013 | 275.71 billion current LCU | -6.0% |
| 2014 | 279.35 billion current LCU | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 287.44 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 301.96 billion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 2017 | 316.96 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 331.74 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 331.30 billion current LCU | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 298.91 billion current LCU | -9.8% |
| 2021 | 405.37 billion current LCU | +35.6% |
| 2022 | 491.48 billion current LCU | +21.2% |
| 2023 | 494.36 billion current LCU | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 490.37 billion current LCU | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 502.41 billion current LCU | +2.5% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 502.41 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 146.46 billion current LCU, 3.4× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Italy's 502.41 billion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 155.88 billion current LCU, 3.2× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21.60 billion current LCU | 9.80 billion current LCU | 42.46 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 100.02 billion current LCU | 58.15 billion current LCU | 151.21 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 199.30 billion current LCU | 169.69 billion current LCU | 243.81 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 317.32 billion current LCU | 265.42 billion current LCU | 366.83 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 309.71 billion current LCU | 275.71 billion current LCU | 342.70 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 447.15 billion current LCU | 298.91 billion current LCU | 502.41 billion current 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 502.41 billion current 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 502.41 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.80 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does Italy rank for gross capital formation?
- Italy ranks 84th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 (current 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.