Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Italy
Italy: Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) was 18.97 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Italy, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Italy is 18.97 billion, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 265.8% on the previous year and up 450.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Italy peaked at 77.21 billion in 2008 and was at its lowest, -14.64 billion, in 2022.
Italy ranks 13th of 195 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 15.53 billion | — |
| 2006 | 1.97 billion | -87.3% |
| 2007 | 54.02 billion | +2648.3% |
| 2008 | 77.21 billion | +42.9% |
| 2009 | 1.76 billion | -97.7% |
| 2010 | 20.80 billion | +1081.4% |
| 2011 | 17.41 billion | -16.3% |
| 2012 | 6.76 billion | -61.2% |
| 2013 | 742.94 million | -89.0% |
| 2014 | 3.44 billion | +363.5% |
| 2015 | 2.12 billion | -38.4% |
| 2016 | -12.00 billion | -665.7% |
| 2017 | 3.08 billion | -125.6% |
| 2018 | -5.59 billion | -281.8% |
| 2019 | 1.68 billion | -130.1% |
| 2020 | 21.79 billion | +1195.7% |
| 2021 | 31.79 billion | +45.9% |
| 2022 | -14.64 billion | -146.0% |
| 2023 | -11.44 billion | -21.8% |
| 2024 | 18.97 billion | -265.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.10 billion | 1.76 billion | 77.21 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 3.84 billion | -12.00 billion | 20.80 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.29 billion | -14.64 billion | 31.79 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 10 Canada 27.78 billion compare
- 11 United States of America 25.11 billion compare
- 12 Luxembourg 21.41 billion compare
- 14 Denmark 11.89 billion compare
- 15 Netherlands 11.13 billion compare
- 16 Kuwait 9.71 billion compare
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 (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Italy?
- Direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) in Italy was 18.97 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 77.21 billion in 2008.
- What is the lowest direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.64 billion in 2022.
- How does Italy rank for direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net)?
- Italy ranks 13th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less net) rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 450.9%. 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 (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of 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.