Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors in Italy
Italy: Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors was 213.68 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
213.68 billion US dollar
Change on year
up 11.4%
World rank
14th
of 164 countries
All-time high
294.06 billion US dollar
in 2008
All-time low
19.98 billion US dollar
in 1974
Years of data
54
1972–2025
Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors in Italy, 1972–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
Italy recorded 213.68 billion US dollar for other investment, debt instruments, other sectors in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.4% on the previous year and up 22.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment, debt instruments, other sectors in Italy peaked at 294.06 billion US dollar in 2008 and was at its lowest, 19.98 billion US dollar, in 1974.
Italy ranks 14th of 164 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other investment, Debt instruments, Other sectors in Italy, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 20.43 billion US dollar | — |
| 1973 | 20.47 billion US dollar | +0.2% |
| 1974 | 19.98 billion US dollar | -2.4% |
| 1975 | 20.16 billion US dollar | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 20.30 billion US dollar | +0.7% |
| 1977 | 21.06 billion US dollar | +3.8% |
| 1978 | 25.19 billion US dollar | +19.6% |
| 1979 | 31.93 billion US dollar | +26.7% |
| 1980 | 29.88 billion US dollar | -6.4% |
| 1981 | 26.51 billion US dollar | -11.3% |
| 1982 | 24.37 billion US dollar | -8.1% |
| 1983 | 24.00 billion US dollar | -1.5% |
| 1984 | 24.28 billion US dollar | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 27.20 billion US dollar | +12.0% |
| 1986 | 31.98 billion US dollar | +17.6% |
| 1987 | 42.53 billion US dollar | +33.0% |
| 1988 | 34.08 billion US dollar | -19.9% |
| 1989 | 39.72 billion US dollar | +16.5% |
| 1990 | 52.61 billion US dollar | +32.4% |
| 1991 | 58.53 billion US dollar | +11.3% |
| 1992 | 57.29 billion US dollar | -2.1% |
| 1993 | 57.87 billion US dollar | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 79.01 billion US dollar | +36.5% |
| 1995 | 90.03 billion US dollar | +14.0% |
| 1996 | 114.61 billion US dollar | +27.3% |
| 1997 | 115.64 billion US dollar | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 126.82 billion US dollar | +9.7% |
| 1999 | 110.36 billion US dollar | -13.0% |
| 2000 | 114.63 billion US dollar | +3.9% |
| 2001 | 110.72 billion US dollar | -3.4% |
| 2002 | 125.45 billion US dollar | +13.3% |
| 2003 | 159.18 billion US dollar | +26.9% |
| 2004 | 181.24 billion US dollar | +13.9% |
| 2005 | 176.84 billion US dollar | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 231.46 billion US dollar | +30.9% |
| 2007 | 270.96 billion US dollar | +17.1% |
| 2008 | 294.06 billion US dollar | +8.5% |
| 2009 | 266.80 billion US dollar | -9.3% |
| 2010 | 230.03 billion US dollar | -13.8% |
| 2011 | 234.31 billion US dollar | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 226.06 billion US dollar | -3.5% |
| 2013 | 218.91 billion US dollar | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 205.30 billion US dollar | -6.2% |
| 2015 | 174.19 billion US dollar | -15.2% |
| 2016 | 161.29 billion US dollar | -7.4% |
| 2017 | 190.17 billion US dollar | +17.9% |
| 2018 | 181.13 billion US dollar | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 170.11 billion US dollar | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 184.85 billion US dollar | +8.7% |
| 2021 | 183.44 billion US dollar | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 180.84 billion US dollar | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 188.09 billion US dollar | +4.0% |
| 2024 | 191.83 billion US dollar | +2.0% |
| 2025 | 213.68 billion US dollar | +11.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22.44 billion US dollar | 19.98 billion US dollar | 31.93 billion US dollar | 8 |
| 1980s | 30.46 billion US dollar | 24.00 billion US dollar | 42.53 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 1990s | 86.28 billion US dollar | 52.61 billion US dollar | 126.82 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2000s | 193.13 billion US dollar | 110.72 billion US dollar | 294.06 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 199.15 billion US dollar | 161.29 billion US dollar | 234.31 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 190.45 billion US dollar | 180.84 billion US dollar | 213.68 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, other sectors in Italy?
- Other investment, debt instruments, other sectors in Italy was 213.68 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment, debt instruments, other sectors recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 294.06 billion US dollar in 2008.
- What is the lowest other investment, debt instruments, other sectors recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.98 billion US dollar in 1974.
- How does Italy rank for other investment, debt instruments, other sectors?
- Italy ranks 14th out of 164 countries with data for 2025.
- Is other investment, debt instruments, other sectors rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.7%. 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, Other sectors (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.