Portfolio investment, net in Italy
Italy: Portfolio investment, net was -84.99 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, net in Italy, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, portfolio investment, net in Italy stood at -84.99 billion.
The figure is down 226.3% on the previous year and down 1,972.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in Italy peaked at 179.12 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, -105.39 billion, in 2008.
That places Italy 193rd out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, net in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 19.53 billion | — |
| 2001 | -4.32 billion | -122.1% |
| 2002 | -30.96 billion | +616.0% |
| 2003 | -1.21 billion | -96.1% |
| 2004 | -37.80 billion | +3012.7% |
| 2005 | -27.67 billion | -26.8% |
| 2006 | -43.94 billion | +58.8% |
| 2007 | -4.36 billion | -90.1% |
| 2008 | -105.39 billion | +2318.4% |
| 2009 | -47.53 billion | -54.9% |
| 2010 | 63.45 billion | -233.5% |
| 2011 | 26.29 billion | -58.6% |
| 2012 | -20.66 billion | -178.6% |
| 2013 | -6.05 billion | -70.7% |
| 2014 | -4.10 billion | -32.2% |
| 2015 | 110.97 billion | -2805.4% |
| 2016 | 158.95 billion | +43.2% |
| 2017 | 101.55 billion | -36.1% |
| 2018 | 157.07 billion | +54.7% |
| 2019 | -56.36 billion | -135.9% |
| 2020 | 130.21 billion | -331.0% |
| 2021 | 147.80 billion | +13.5% |
| 2022 | 179.12 billion | +21.2% |
| 2023 | -26.04 billion | -114.5% |
| 2024 | -84.99 billion | +226.3% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's -84.99 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 146.56 million. (68 countries reporting)
- Italy's -84.99 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 154.81 million. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio investment, net in Italy changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | -3012.7% | -1.21 billion | -37.80 billion |
| 2015 | +2805.4% | -4.10 billion | 110.97 billion |
| 2008 | -2318.4% | -4.36 billion | -105.39 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -28.37 billion | -105.39 billion | 19.53 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 53.11 billion | -56.36 billion | 158.95 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 69.22 billion | -84.99 billion | 179.12 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 191 Canada -57.72 billion compare
- 192 Luxembourg -63.17 billion compare
- 194 United States of America -961.00 billion compare
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 portfolio investment, net in Italy?
- Portfolio investment, net in Italy was -84.99 billion in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 179.12 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was -105.39 billion in 2008.
- How does Italy rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Italy ranks 193rd out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1,972.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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