Total reserves in Italy
Italy: Total reserves was 434.01 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in Italy, 1960–2025
Source: International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in includes gold, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves in Italy is 434.01 billion includes gold, current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 49.4% on the previous year and up 232.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in Italy peaked at 434.01 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3.29 billion includes gold, current US$, in 1960.
That places Italy 10th out of 182 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves in Italy, year by year
| Year | includes gold, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.29 billion includes gold, current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 3.81 billion includes gold, current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1962 | 4.07 billion includes gold, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1963 | 3.62 billion includes gold, current US$ | -11.0% |
| 1964 | 3.83 billion includes gold, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1965 | 4.81 billion includes gold, current US$ | +25.5% |
| 1966 | 4.92 billion includes gold, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1967 | 5.48 billion includes gold, current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1968 | 5.92 billion includes gold, current US$ | +8.1% |
| 1969 | 5.06 billion includes gold, current US$ | -14.5% |
| 1970 | 5.55 billion includes gold, current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1971 | 7.28 billion includes gold, current US$ | +31.3% |
| 1972 | 8.30 billion includes gold, current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1973 | 12.21 billion includes gold, current US$ | +47.1% |
| 1974 | 18.79 billion includes gold, current US$ | +53.9% |
| 1975 | 12.87 billion includes gold, current US$ | -31.5% |
| 1976 | 14.34 billion includes gold, current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1977 | 21.78 billion includes gold, current US$ | +51.9% |
| 1978 | 29.89 billion includes gold, current US$ | +37.3% |
| 1979 | 52.35 billion includes gold, current US$ | +75.1% |
| 1980 | 62.43 billion includes gold, current US$ | +19.2% |
| 1981 | 46.64 billion includes gold, current US$ | -25.3% |
| 1982 | 44.55 billion includes gold, current US$ | -4.5% |
| 1983 | 45.54 billion includes gold, current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1984 | 41.35 billion includes gold, current US$ | -9.2% |
| 1985 | 37.40 billion includes gold, current US$ | -9.6% |
| 1986 | 46.05 billion includes gold, current US$ | +23.1% |
| 1987 | 62.49 billion includes gold, current US$ | +35.7% |
| 1988 | 62.07 billion includes gold, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1989 | 73.45 billion includes gold, current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1990 | 88.60 billion includes gold, current US$ | +20.6% |
| 1991 | 72.25 billion includes gold, current US$ | -18.4% |
| 1992 | 49.86 billion includes gold, current US$ | -31.0% |
| 1993 | 53.59 billion includes gold, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1994 | 57.82 billion includes gold, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1995 | 60.69 billion includes gold, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1996 | 70.57 billion includes gold, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1997 | 75.09 billion includes gold, current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1998 | 53.88 billion includes gold, current US$ | -28.2% |
| 1999 | 45.30 billion includes gold, current US$ | -15.9% |
| 2000 | 47.20 billion includes gold, current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 46.22 billion includes gold, current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2002 | 55.62 billion includes gold, current US$ | +20.4% |
| 2003 | 63.26 billion includes gold, current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2004 | 62.39 billion includes gold, current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 65.95 billion includes gold, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 75.77 billion includes gold, current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2007 | 94.11 billion includes gold, current US$ | +24.2% |
| 2008 | 105.65 billion includes gold, current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2009 | 131.50 billion includes gold, current US$ | +24.5% |
| 2010 | 158.48 billion includes gold, current US$ | +20.5% |
| 2011 | 169.87 billion includes gold, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 181.67 billion includes gold, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2013 | 145.72 billion includes gold, current US$ | -19.8% |
| 2014 | 142.76 billion includes gold, current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 130.59 billion includes gold, current US$ | -8.5% |
| 2016 | 135.13 billion includes gold, current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 151.12 billion includes gold, current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2018 | 152.36 billion includes gold, current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 175.40 billion includes gold, current US$ | +15.1% |
| 2020 | 210.69 billion includes gold, current US$ | +20.1% |
| 2021 | 227.48 billion includes gold, current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2022 | 224.58 billion includes gold, current US$ | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 247.40 billion includes gold, current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2024 | 290.55 billion includes gold, current US$ | +17.4% |
| 2025 | 434.01 billion includes gold, current US$ | +49.4% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 434.01 billion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 47.15 billion includes gold, current US$, 9.2× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Italy's 434.01 billion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 23.25 billion includes gold, current US$, 18.7× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.48 billion includes gold, current US$ | 3.29 billion includes gold, current US$ | 5.92 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 18.34 billion includes gold, current US$ | 5.55 billion includes gold, current US$ | 52.35 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 52.20 billion includes gold, current US$ | 37.40 billion includes gold, current US$ | 73.45 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 62.76 billion includes gold, current US$ | 45.30 billion includes gold, current US$ | 88.60 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 74.77 billion includes gold, current US$ | 46.22 billion includes gold, current US$ | 131.50 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 154.31 billion includes gold, current US$ | 130.59 billion includes gold, current US$ | 181.67 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 272.45 billion includes gold, current US$ | 210.69 billion includes gold, current US$ | 434.01 billion includes gold, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 7 Germany 572.20 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 8 Saudi Arabia 505.16 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 9 South Korea 436.57 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 11 Singapore 432.11 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 12 France 428.21 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 13 Hong Kong 425.55 billion includes gold, 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$), annual growth rate 49.38 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in Italy?
- Total reserves in Italy was 434.01 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025, according to International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 434.01 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.29 billion includes gold, current US$ in 1960.
- How does Italy rank for total reserves?
- Italy ranks 10th out of 182 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 232.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Total reserves (includes gold, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Reserve assets are external assets, including monetary gold, that are readily available to and controlled by monetary authorities for meeting balance of payments financing needs, for intervention in exchange markets to affect the currency exchange rate, and for other related purposes (such as maintaining confidence in the currency and the economy, and serving as a basis for foreign borrowing). Reserve assets must be denominated and settled in foreign currency. 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.