Service imports in Italy
Italy: Service imports was 177.10 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
177.10 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 10.2%
World rank
13th
of 200 countries
All-time high
177.10 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
3.52 billion BoP, current US$
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Service imports in Italy, 1970–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, service imports in Italy stood at 177.10 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.2% on the previous year and up 72.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service imports in Italy peaked at 177.10 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3.52 billion BoP, current US$, in 1970.
Italy ranks 13th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service imports in Italy, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3.52 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 3.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1972 | 4.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1973 | 5.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.3% |
| 1974 | 5.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.7% |
| 1975 | 6.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1976 | 6.39 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1977 | 7.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.9% |
| 1978 | 9.36 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1979 | 11.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.6% |
| 1980 | 14.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.4% |
| 1981 | 13.43 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.2% |
| 1982 | 13.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1983 | 13.14 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.9% |
| 1984 | 13.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1985 | 15.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1986 | 19.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.3% |
| 1987 | 24.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.5% |
| 1988 | 27.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1989 | 29.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1990 | 43.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +45.3% |
| 1991 | 40.69 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.1% |
| 1992 | 54.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +32.7% |
| 1993 | 45.14 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.4% |
| 1994 | 44.88 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 1995 | 49.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1996 | 52.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1997 | 53.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 58.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1999 | 61.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 58.70 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2001 | 61.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 66.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 78.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2004 | 87.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2005 | 94.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 106.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2007 | 127.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 2008 | 132.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2009 | 110.28 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.9% |
| 2010 | 113.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 119.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 109.30 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.8% |
| 2013 | 111.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 117.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 102.66 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.6% |
| 2016 | 105.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 116.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2018 | 126.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.4% |
| 2019 | 122.83 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 94.67 billion BoP, current US$ | -22.9% |
| 2021 | 115.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.0% |
| 2022 | 139.61 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.9% |
| 2023 | 150.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2024 | 160.70 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2025 | 177.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.2% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 177.10 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 18.88 billion BoP, current US$, 9.4× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Italy's 177.10 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.48 billion BoP, current US$, 10.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.52 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.66 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 18.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 13.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 29.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 50.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 40.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 61.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 92.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 58.70 billion BoP, current US$ | 132.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 114.59 billion BoP, current US$ | 102.66 billion BoP, current US$ | 126.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 139.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 94.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 177.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 10 Switzerland 213.90 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 11 India 202.68 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 12 South Korea 184.66 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 14 Belgium 174.99 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 15 Canada 169.19 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 16 Sweden 144.09 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$), annual growth rate 49.38 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service imports in Italy?
- Service imports in Italy was 177.10 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service imports recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 177.10 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest service imports recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.52 billion BoP, current US$ in 1970.
- How does Italy rank for service imports?
- Italy ranks 13th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is service imports rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.5%. 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 imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of services are services provided by non-residents to 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.