Other investment, Debt instruments, General government in Italy
Italy: Other investment, Debt instruments, General government was 78.73 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
78.73 billion US dollar
Change on year
up 13.0%
World rank
4th
of 139 countries
All-time high
102.17 billion US dollar
in 2013
All-time low
179.43 million US dollar
in 1976
Years of data
54
1972–2025
Other investment, Debt instruments, General government in Italy, 1972–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other investment, debt instruments, general government in Italy is 78.73 billion US dollar, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.0% on the previous year and down 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, debt instruments, general government in Italy peaked at 102.17 billion US dollar in 2013 and was at its lowest, 179.43 million US dollar, in 1976.
That places Italy 4th out of 139 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, General government in Italy, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 345.06 million US dollar | — |
| 1973 | 353.67 million US dollar | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 307.96 million US dollar | -12.9% |
| 1975 | 258.94 million US dollar | -15.9% |
| 1976 | 179.43 million US dollar | -30.7% |
| 1977 | 414.20 million US dollar | +130.8% |
| 1978 | 479.66 million US dollar | +15.8% |
| 1979 | 599.50 million US dollar | +25.0% |
| 1980 | 607.20 million US dollar | +1.3% |
| 1981 | 902.50 million US dollar | +48.6% |
| 1982 | 1.07 billion US dollar | +18.9% |
| 1983 | 2.68 billion US dollar | +149.6% |
| 1984 | 3.23 billion US dollar | +20.7% |
| 1985 | 4.34 billion US dollar | +34.4% |
| 1986 | 6.16 billion US dollar | +41.8% |
| 1987 | 8.64 billion US dollar | +40.2% |
| 1988 | 8.03 billion US dollar | -7.0% |
| 1989 | 10.81 billion US dollar | +34.7% |
| 1990 | 12.80 billion US dollar | +18.4% |
| 1991 | 14.30 billion US dollar | +11.8% |
| 1992 | 13.45 billion US dollar | -5.9% |
| 1993 | 13.64 billion US dollar | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 16.46 billion US dollar | +20.7% |
| 1995 | 19.54 billion US dollar | +18.7% |
| 1996 | 21.78 billion US dollar | +11.4% |
| 1997 | 18.57 billion US dollar | -14.7% |
| 1998 | 20.35 billion US dollar | +9.6% |
| 1999 | 18.39 billion US dollar | -9.6% |
| 2000 | 18.75 billion US dollar | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 18.73 billion US dollar | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 23.91 billion US dollar | +27.7% |
| 2003 | 31.67 billion US dollar | +32.4% |
| 2004 | 36.20 billion US dollar | +14.3% |
| 2005 | 35.02 billion US dollar | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 41.37 billion US dollar | +18.1% |
| 2007 | 53.58 billion US dollar | +29.5% |
| 2008 | 45.41 billion US dollar | -15.2% |
| 2009 | 47.10 billion US dollar | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 48.90 billion US dollar | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 61.12 billion US dollar | +25.0% |
| 2012 | 89.20 billion US dollar | +45.9% |
| 2013 | 102.17 billion US dollar | +14.5% |
| 2014 | 94.68 billion US dollar | -7.3% |
| 2015 | 85.31 billion US dollar | -9.9% |
| 2016 | 79.27 billion US dollar | -7.1% |
| 2017 | 65.55 billion US dollar | -17.3% |
| 2018 | 85.13 billion US dollar | +29.9% |
| 2019 | 92.56 billion US dollar | +8.7% |
| 2020 | 97.73 billion US dollar | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 74.14 billion US dollar | -24.1% |
| 2022 | 68.44 billion US dollar | -7.7% |
| 2023 | 69.14 billion US dollar | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 69.66 billion US dollar | +0.8% |
| 2025 | 78.73 billion US dollar | +13.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 367.30 million US dollar | 179.43 million US dollar | 599.50 million US dollar | 8 |
| 1980s | 4.65 billion US dollar | 607.20 million US dollar | 10.81 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.93 billion US dollar | 12.80 billion US dollar | 21.78 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 35.18 billion US dollar | 18.73 billion US dollar | 53.58 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 80.39 billion US dollar | 48.90 billion US dollar | 102.17 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 76.31 billion US dollar | 68.44 billion US dollar | 97.73 billion US dollar | 6 |
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 other investment, debt instruments, general government in Italy?
- Other investment, debt instruments, general government in Italy was 78.73 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, debt instruments, general government recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 102.17 billion US dollar in 2013.
- What is the lowest other investment, debt instruments, general government recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 179.43 million US dollar in 1976.
- How does Italy rank for other investment, debt instruments, general government?
- Italy ranks 4th out of 139 countries with data for 2025.
- Is other investment, debt instruments, general government rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.7%. 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, General government (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.