Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Italy
Italy: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate was 2.67 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.67 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 225.2%
World rank
145th
of 192 countries
All-time high
57.37 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-19.79 % change on previous year
in 2009
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Italy, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Italy is 2.67 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 225.2% on the previous year and down 23.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Italy peaked at 57.37 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -19.79 % change on previous year, in 2009.
Italy ranks 145th of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Italy, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 8.26 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 14.66 % change on previous year | +77.5% |
| 1973 | 39.85 % change on previous year | +171.9% |
| 1974 | 57.37 % change on previous year | +44.0% |
| 1975 | -4.02 % change on previous year | -107.0% |
| 1976 | 42.53 % change on previous year | -1156.7% |
| 1977 | 17.39 % change on previous year | -59.1% |
| 1978 | 12.8 % change on previous year | -26.4% |
| 1979 | 33.17 % change on previous year | +159.2% |
| 1980 | 33.52 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1981 | 24.15 % change on previous year | -27.9% |
| 1982 | 11.89 % change on previous year | -50.8% |
| 1983 | 3.28 % change on previous year | -72.4% |
| 1984 | 23.4 % change on previous year | +614.3% |
| 1985 | 12.72 % change on previous year | -45.6% |
| 1986 | -10.32 % change on previous year | -181.1% |
| 1987 | 10.14 % change on previous year | -198.3% |
| 1988 | 10.84 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 1989 | 16.08 % change on previous year | +48.4% |
| 1990 | 8.24 % change on previous year | -48.8% |
| 1991 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -77.4% |
| 1992 | 8.94 % change on previous year | +380.9% |
| 1993 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -71.4% |
| 1994 | 13.23 % change on previous year | +416.6% |
| 1995 | 22.06 % change on previous year | +66.8% |
| 1996 | -3.43 % change on previous year | -115.5% |
| 1997 | 11.33 % change on previous year | -430.8% |
| 1998 | 7.27 % change on previous year | -35.8% |
| 1999 | 5.1 % change on previous year | -29.8% |
| 2000 | 22.21 % change on previous year | +335.3% |
| 2001 | 3.38 % change on previous year | -84.8% |
| 2002 | 0.4144 % change on previous year | -87.7% |
| 2003 | -0.2195 % change on previous year | -153.0% |
| 2004 | 6.75 % change on previous year | -3173.6% |
| 2005 | 8.46 % change on previous year | +25.4% |
| 2006 | 13.61 % change on previous year | +60.8% |
| 2007 | 6.72 % change on previous year | -50.6% |
| 2008 | 0.9472 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 2009 | -19.79 % change on previous year | -2189.2% |
| 2010 | 19.46 % change on previous year | -198.4% |
| 2011 | 6.9 % change on previous year | -64.5% |
| 2012 | -5.04 % change on previous year | -173.0% |
| 2013 | -4.56 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 2014 | 0.8051 % change on previous year | -117.7% |
| 2015 | 3.48 % change on previous year | +332.7% |
| 2016 | -0.0661 % change on previous year | -101.9% |
| 2017 | 9.55 % change on previous year | -14549.0% |
| 2018 | 5.69 % change on previous year | -40.4% |
| 2019 | -1.08 % change on previous year | -118.9% |
| 2020 | -15.87 % change on previous year | +1374.8% |
| 2021 | 27.47 % change on previous year | -273.0% |
| 2022 | 37.43 % change on previous year | +36.3% |
| 2023 | -7.7 % change on previous year | -120.6% |
| 2024 | -2.14 % change on previous year | -72.3% |
| 2025 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -225.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 24.67 % change on previous year | -4.02 % change on previous year | 57.37 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 13.57 % change on previous year | -10.32 % change on previous year | 33.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.72 % change on previous year | -3.43 % change on previous year | 22.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.25 % change on previous year | -19.79 % change on previous year | 22.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.51 % change on previous year | -5.04 % change on previous year | 19.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.98 % change on previous year | -15.87 % change on previous year | 37.43 % change on previous year | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Italy?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Italy was 2.67 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 57.37 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.79 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Italy rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Italy ranks 145th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.2%. 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 Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.