Gross capital formation (current US$) in Italy
Italy: Gross capital formation (current US$) was 567.71 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
567.71 billion current US$
Change on year
up 7.0%
World rank
9th
of 187 countries
All-time high
567.71 billion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
30.35 billion current US$
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 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation in Italy stood at 567.71 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.0% on the previous year and up 78.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Italy peaked at 567.71 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 30.35 billion current US$, in 1970.
That places Italy 9th out of 187 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current US$) in Italy, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 30.35 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 30.58 billion current US$ | +0.8% |
| 1972 | 34.29 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1973 | 47.60 billion current US$ | +38.8% |
| 1974 | 61.14 billion current US$ | +28.4% |
| 1975 | 55.72 billion current US$ | -8.9% |
| 1976 | 61.51 billion current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1977 | 64.79 billion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 1978 | 77.45 billion current US$ | +19.5% |
| 1979 | 98.94 billion current US$ | +27.7% |
| 1980 | 131.47 billion current US$ | +32.9% |
| 1981 | 109.45 billion current US$ | -16.7% |
| 1982 | 104.36 billion current US$ | -4.6% |
| 1983 | 101.44 billion current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1984 | 105.05 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 107.83 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1986 | 143.33 billion current US$ | +32.9% |
| 1987 | 183.48 billion current US$ | +28.0% |
| 1988 | 207.18 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1989 | 213.40 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 274.23 billion current US$ | +28.5% |
| 1991 | 284.70 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 293.02 billion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 209.03 billion current US$ | -28.7% |
| 1994 | 215.02 billion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 242.28 billion current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1996 | 260.74 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 1997 | 249.16 billion current US$ | -4.4% |
| 1998 | 257.51 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1999 | 259.85 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 245.15 billion current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2001 | 249.71 billion current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 282.65 billion current US$ | +13.2% |
| 2003 | 341.60 billion current US$ | +20.9% |
| 2004 | 392.33 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2005 | 401.46 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 437.94 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2007 | 502.74 billion current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2008 | 532.79 billion current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 435.32 billion current US$ | -18.3% |
| 2010 | 446.08 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 477.02 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 376.99 billion current US$ | -21.0% |
| 2013 | 366.18 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 371.12 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 318.91 billion current US$ | -14.1% |
| 2016 | 334.24 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 358.07 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2018 | 391.77 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2019 | 370.88 billion current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 341.41 billion current US$ | -7.9% |
| 2021 | 479.45 billion current US$ | +40.4% |
| 2022 | 517.55 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 534.53 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2024 | 530.77 billion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 567.71 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 567.71 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 48.39 billion current US$, 11.7× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Italy's 567.71 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 29.72 billion current US$, 19.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 56.24 billion current US$ | 30.35 billion current US$ | 98.94 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 140.70 billion current US$ | 101.44 billion current US$ | 213.40 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 254.55 billion current US$ | 209.03 billion current US$ | 293.02 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 382.17 billion current US$ | 245.15 billion current US$ | 532.79 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 381.13 billion current US$ | 318.91 billion current US$ | 477.02 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 495.24 billion current US$ | 341.41 billion current US$ | 567.71 billion current US$ | 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0116 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 502.25 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.3992 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0085 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 366.74 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Italy?
- Gross capital formation in Italy was 567.71 billion current US$ 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 567.71 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.35 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Italy rank for gross capital formation?
- Italy ranks 9th 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 78.0%. 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 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.