Gross fixed capital formation in Italy
Italy: Gross fixed capital formation was 493.04 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
493.04 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 4.1%
World rank
82nd
of 181 countries
All-time high
493.04 billion current LCU
in 2025
All-time low
9.53 billion current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in Italy, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Italy is 493.04 billion current LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.1% on the previous year and up 73.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Italy peaked at 493.04 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 9.53 billion current LCU, in 1970.
That places Italy 82nd out of 181 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Italy, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 9.53 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 10.20 billion current LCU | +7.1% |
| 1972 | 10.93 billion current LCU | +7.1% |
| 1973 | 14.03 billion current LCU | +28.4% |
| 1974 | 18.70 billion current LCU | +33.4% |
| 1975 | 20.56 billion current LCU | +9.9% |
| 1976 | 24.73 billion current LCU | +20.3% |
| 1977 | 29.91 billion current LCU | +21.0% |
| 1978 | 34.28 billion current LCU | +14.6% |
| 1979 | 42.06 billion current LCU | +22.7% |
| 1980 | 55.70 billion current LCU | +32.4% |
| 1981 | 67.03 billion current LCU | +20.3% |
| 1982 | 74.54 billion current LCU | +11.2% |
| 1983 | 81.96 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 1984 | 93.04 billion current LCU | +13.5% |
| 1985 | 102.50 billion current LCU | +10.2% |
| 1986 | 109.39 billion current LCU | +6.7% |
| 1987 | 119.67 billion current LCU | +9.4% |
| 1988 | 135.42 billion current LCU | +13.2% |
| 1989 | 149.00 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 1990 | 167.51 billion current LCU | +12.4% |
| 1991 | 179.68 billion current LCU | +7.3% |
| 1992 | 184.26 billion current LCU | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 169.97 billion current LCU | -7.8% |
| 1994 | 177.02 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 1995 | 196.82 billion current LCU | +11.2% |
| 1996 | 206.07 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 1997 | 215.11 billion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 1998 | 227.84 billion current LCU | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 239.88 billion current LCU | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 264.21 billion current LCU | +10.1% |
| 2001 | 277.32 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 295.67 billion current LCU | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 297.85 billion current LCU | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 311.29 billion current LCU | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 324.90 billion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 341.99 billion current LCU | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 356.69 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 354.42 billion current LCU | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 321.83 billion current LCU | -9.2% |
| 2010 | 327.45 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 329.96 billion current LCU | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 301.80 billion current LCU | -8.5% |
| 2013 | 280.67 billion current LCU | -7.0% |
| 2014 | 275.48 billion current LCU | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 284.10 billion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 294.83 billion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 306.67 billion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 319.50 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 327.06 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 303.97 billion current LCU | -7.1% |
| 2021 | 382.70 billion current LCU | +25.9% |
| 2022 | 435.10 billion current LCU | +13.7% |
| 2023 | 485.41 billion current LCU | +11.6% |
| 2024 | 473.72 billion current LCU | -2.4% |
| 2025 | 493.04 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 493.04 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 147.41 billion current LCU, 3.3× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Italy's 493.04 billion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 153.41 billion current LCU, 3.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21.49 billion current LCU | 9.53 billion current LCU | 42.06 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 98.82 billion current LCU | 55.70 billion current LCU | 149.00 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 196.42 billion current LCU | 167.51 billion current LCU | 239.88 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 314.62 billion current LCU | 264.21 billion current LCU | 356.69 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 304.75 billion current LCU | 275.48 billion current LCU | 329.96 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 428.99 billion current LCU | 303.97 billion current LCU | 493.04 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 fixed capital formation in Italy?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Italy was 493.04 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 493.04 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.53 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does Italy rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Italy ranks 82nd out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.5%. 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 fixed capital formation (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. 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.