Service exports in Italy
Italy: Service exports was 168.50 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
168.50 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 9.3%
World rank
14th
of 200 countries
All-time high
168.50 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
3.85 billion BoP, current US$
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Service exports in Italy, 1970–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, service exports in Italy stood at 168.50 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 9.3% on the previous year and up 72.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service exports in Italy peaked at 168.50 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3.85 billion BoP, current US$, in 1970.
That places Italy 14th out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service exports in Italy, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3.85 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 4.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.5% |
| 1972 | 4.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.2% |
| 1973 | 5.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1974 | 6.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1975 | 7.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.9% |
| 1976 | 7.30 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.0% |
| 1977 | 9.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +32.6% |
| 1978 | 12.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.6% |
| 1979 | 15.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.3% |
| 1980 | 17.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1981 | 15.41 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.0% |
| 1982 | 16.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 16.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.3% |
| 1984 | 17.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1985 | 18.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1986 | 22.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.6% |
| 1987 | 28.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.8% |
| 1988 | 28.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1989 | 29.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 46.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +56.3% |
| 1991 | 42.78 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1992 | 53.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.0% |
| 1993 | 48.92 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.3% |
| 1994 | 51.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 56.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.6% |
| 1996 | 60.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1997 | 61.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 63.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 60.62 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.0% |
| 2000 | 59.21 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 60.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 63.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 74.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2004 | 87.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.7% |
| 2005 | 92.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 102.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.4% |
| 2007 | 116.68 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.9% |
| 2008 | 116.60 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 97.66 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.2% |
| 2010 | 101.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2011 | 111.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2012 | 109.45 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 111.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 113.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 97.96 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.0% |
| 2016 | 101.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 112.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2018 | 123.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2019 | 122.31 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 85.35 billion BoP, current US$ | -30.2% |
| 2021 | 104.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.9% |
| 2022 | 128.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.6% |
| 2023 | 148.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.5% |
| 2024 | 154.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2025 | 168.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.3% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 168.50 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 24.56 billion BoP, current US$, 6.9× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Italy's 168.50 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24.77 billion BoP, current US$, 6.8× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.70 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.85 billion BoP, current US$ | 15.59 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 21.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 15.41 billion BoP, current US$ | 29.58 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 54.70 billion BoP, current US$ | 42.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 63.79 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 86.98 billion BoP, current US$ | 59.21 billion BoP, current US$ | 116.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 110.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 97.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 123.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 131.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 85.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 168.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 11 Japan 246.06 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 12 Switzerland 195.49 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 13 Canada 171.88 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 15 Luxembourg 166.79 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 16 Belgium 159.87 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 17 South Korea 150.14 billion BoP, current US$ 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$), annual growth rate 49.38 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service exports in Italy?
- Service exports in Italy was 168.50 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service exports recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 168.50 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest service exports recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.85 billion BoP, current US$ in 1970.
- How does Italy rank for service exports?
- Italy ranks 14th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is service exports rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Service exports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of services are services provided by residents to non-residents. 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.