Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in Italy
Italy: Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) was 789.33 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
789.33 billion US dollar
Change on year
up 29.9%
World rank
15th
of 173 countries
All-time high
857.92 billion US dollar
in 2007
All-time low
33.30 billion US dollar
in 1976
Years of data
54
1972–2025
Other investment, Debt instruments in Italy, 1972–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, other investment, debt instruments in Italy stood at 789.33 billion US dollar.
The figure is up 29.9% on the previous year and up 50.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, debt instruments in Italy peaked at 857.92 billion US dollar in 2007 and was at its lowest, 33.30 billion US dollar, in 1976.
That places Italy 15th out of 173 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.
Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in Italy, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 40.37 billion US dollar | — |
| 1973 | 45.81 billion US dollar | +13.5% |
| 1974 | 33.77 billion US dollar | -26.3% |
| 1975 | 36.11 billion US dollar | +6.9% |
| 1976 | 33.30 billion US dollar | -7.8% |
| 1977 | 36.91 billion US dollar | +10.8% |
| 1978 | 48.85 billion US dollar | +32.3% |
| 1979 | 62.67 billion US dollar | +28.3% |
| 1980 | 61.87 billion US dollar | -1.3% |
| 1981 | 64.75 billion US dollar | +4.7% |
| 1982 | 60.51 billion US dollar | -6.5% |
| 1983 | 62.61 billion US dollar | +3.5% |
| 1984 | 65.03 billion US dollar | +3.9% |
| 1985 | 79.94 billion US dollar | +22.9% |
| 1986 | 95.97 billion US dollar | +20.0% |
| 1987 | 114.84 billion US dollar | +19.7% |
| 1988 | 112.18 billion US dollar | -2.3% |
| 1989 | 140.63 billion US dollar | +25.4% |
| 1990 | 167.79 billion US dollar | +19.3% |
| 1991 | 178.95 billion US dollar | +6.7% |
| 1992 | 176.79 billion US dollar | -1.2% |
| 1993 | 187.62 billion US dollar | +6.1% |
| 1994 | 217.19 billion US dollar | +15.8% |
| 1995 | 256.52 billion US dollar | +18.1% |
| 1996 | 350.91 billion US dollar | +36.8% |
| 1997 | 316.94 billion US dollar | -9.7% |
| 1998 | 350.12 billion US dollar | +10.5% |
| 1999 | 287.57 billion US dollar | -17.9% |
| 2000 | 296.76 billion US dollar | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 284.44 billion US dollar | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 363.39 billion US dollar | +27.8% |
| 2003 | 466.61 billion US dollar | +28.4% |
| 2004 | 549.63 billion US dollar | +17.8% |
| 2005 | 528.88 billion US dollar | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 701.48 billion US dollar | +32.6% |
| 2007 | 857.92 billion US dollar | +22.3% |
| 2008 | 692.70 billion US dollar | -19.3% |
| 2009 | 666.39 billion US dollar | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 552.40 billion US dollar | -17.1% |
| 2011 | 594.84 billion US dollar | +7.7% |
| 2012 | 649.22 billion US dollar | +9.1% |
| 2013 | 620.37 billion US dollar | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 592.81 billion US dollar | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 525.00 billion US dollar | -11.4% |
| 2016 | 502.44 billion US dollar | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 569.52 billion US dollar | +13.4% |
| 2018 | 589.71 billion US dollar | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 592.42 billion US dollar | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 653.49 billion US dollar | +10.3% |
| 2021 | 613.28 billion US dollar | -6.2% |
| 2022 | 585.00 billion US dollar | -4.6% |
| 2023 | 602.82 billion US dollar | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 607.68 billion US dollar | +0.8% |
| 2025 | 789.33 billion US dollar | +29.9% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 789.33 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 91.22 billion US dollar, 8.7× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Italy's 789.33 billion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 66.41 billion US dollar, 11.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 42.22 billion US dollar | 33.30 billion US dollar | 62.67 billion US dollar | 8 |
| 1980s | 85.83 billion US dollar | 60.51 billion US dollar | 140.63 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 1990s | 249.04 billion US dollar | 167.79 billion US dollar | 350.91 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 540.82 billion US dollar | 284.44 billion US dollar | 857.92 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 578.87 billion US dollar | 502.44 billion US dollar | 649.22 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 641.93 billion US dollar | 585.00 billion US dollar | 789.33 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More external debt data for Italy
- 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)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 0.172 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other investment, debt instruments in Italy?
- Other investment, debt instruments in Italy was 789.33 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, debt instruments recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 857.92 billion US dollar in 2007.
- What is the lowest other investment, debt instruments recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.30 billion US dollar in 1976.
- How does Italy rank for other investment, debt instruments?
- Italy ranks 15th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is other investment, debt instruments rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.3%. 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 Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.