Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Italy
Italy: Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities was 26.90 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Italy, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Italy is 26.90 billion, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 36.0% on the previous year and up 58.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Italy peaked at 65.98 billion in 2007 and was at its lowest, -17.05 billion, in 2020.
That places Italy 16th out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 36.76 billion | — |
| 2006 | 57.00 billion | +55.0% |
| 2007 | 65.98 billion | +15.8% |
| 2008 | -9.50 billion | -114.4% |
| 2009 | 16.61 billion | -274.8% |
| 2010 | 9.93 billion | -40.2% |
| 2011 | 34.47 billion | +247.1% |
| 2012 | 34.90 million | -99.9% |
| 2013 | 19.53 billion | +55862.3% |
| 2014 | 17.03 billion | -12.8% |
| 2015 | 13.30 billion | -21.9% |
| 2016 | 25.66 billion | +92.9% |
| 2017 | 8.74 billion | -65.9% |
| 2018 | 44.25 billion | +406.5% |
| 2019 | 35.76 billion | -19.2% |
| 2020 | -17.05 billion | -147.7% |
| 2021 | 26.25 billion | -254.0% |
| 2022 | 61.90 billion | +135.8% |
| 2023 | 42.02 billion | -32.1% |
| 2024 | 26.90 billion | -36.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.37 billion | -9.50 billion | 65.98 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 20.87 billion | 34.90 million | 44.25 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 28.00 billion | -17.05 billion | 61.90 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More external debt data for Italy
- Other investment, Debt instruments 789.33 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 29.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 438.83 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 13,398 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 0.3094 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 78.86 billion (2023)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -2.46 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 45.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government 1.86 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 7,448 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Italy?
- Direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Italy was 26.90 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 65.98 billion in 2007.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was -17.05 billion in 2020.
- How does Italy rank for direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities?
- Italy ranks 16th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Direct investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.