Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Italy
Italy: Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities was 178.74 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Italy, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Italy stood at 178.74 billion.
That represents a change of up 121.8% on the previous year and up 30.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Italy peaked at 179.17 billion in 2005 and was at its lowest, -85.56 billion, in 2018.
That places Italy 6th out of 192 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.
Portfolio investment, Net incurrence of liabilities, Liabilities in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 179.17 billion | — |
| 2006 | 130.44 billion | -27.2% |
| 2007 | 40.50 billion | -68.9% |
| 2008 | 11.18 billion | -72.4% |
| 2009 | 105.95 billion | +848.0% |
| 2010 | -14.11 billion | -113.3% |
| 2011 | -61.96 billion | +339.2% |
| 2012 | -47.44 billion | -23.4% |
| 2013 | 47.19 billion | -199.5% |
| 2014 | 136.83 billion | +190.0% |
| 2015 | 27.02 billion | -80.3% |
| 2016 | -81.06 billion | -400.0% |
| 2017 | 34.82 billion | -143.0% |
| 2018 | -85.56 billion | -345.7% |
| 2019 | 137.60 billion | -260.8% |
| 2020 | -16.12 billion | -111.7% |
| 2021 | 1.68 billion | -110.4% |
| 2022 | -83.60 billion | -5082.8% |
| 2023 | 80.59 billion | -196.4% |
| 2024 | 178.74 billion | +121.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 93.45 billion | 11.18 billion | 179.17 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 9.33 billion | -85.56 billion | 137.60 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.26 billion | -83.60 billion | 178.74 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 portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Italy?
- Portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities in Italy was 178.74 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 179.17 billion in 2005.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was -85.56 billion in 2018.
- How does Italy rank for portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities?
- Italy ranks 6th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net incurrence of liabilities, liabilities rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.6%. 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 Portfolio 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.