Equities (Period average, Index) in Italy
Italy: Equities (Period average, Index) was 155.65 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Equities in Italy, 1950–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2023, equities in Italy stood at 155.65.
The figure is up 13.3% on the previous year and up 76.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, equities in Italy peaked at 189.85 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2.14, in 1950.
That places Italy 21st out of 37 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Equities (Period average, Index) in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2.14 | — |
| 1951 | 2.34 | +9.7% |
| 1952 | 2.78 | +18.6% |
| 1953 | 3.3 | +18.9% |
| 1954 | 3.63 | +9.9% |
| 1955 | 5.11 | +40.7% |
| 1956 | 4.97 | -2.6% |
| 1957 | 5.6 | +12.5% |
| 1958 | 5.62 | +0.4% |
| 1959 | 8.62 | +53.4% |
| 1960 | 12.92 | +49.9% |
| 1961 | 14.76 | +14.2% |
| 1962 | 12.52 | -15.2% |
| 1963 | 10.82 | -13.6% |
| 1964 | 8.3 | -23.3% |
| 1965 | 8.22 | -1.0% |
| 1966 | 9.73 | +18.4% |
| 1967 | 8.96 | -8.0% |
| 1968 | 8.82 | -1.5% |
| 1969 | 9.85 | +11.7% |
| 1970 | 9.59 | -2.6% |
| 1971 | 7.5 | -21.9% |
| 1972 | 7.11 | -5.2% |
| 1973 | 9.18 | +29.2% |
| 1974 | 8.4 | -8.4% |
| 1975 | 6.34 | -24.5% |
| 1976 | 5.54 | -12.7% |
| 1977 | 4.59 | -17.2% |
| 1978 | 4.87 | +6.2% |
| 1979 | 6.22 | +27.8% |
| 1980 | 10 | +60.7% |
| 1981 | 19.64 | +96.5% |
| 1982 | 16.39 | -16.6% |
| 1983 | 17.74 | +8.3% |
| 1984 | 19.52 | +10.0% |
| 1985 | 30.66 | +57.1% |
| 1986 | 64.74 | +111.2% |
| 1987 | 61.57 | -4.9% |
| 1988 | 49.63 | -19.4% |
| 1989 | 61.36 | +23.6% |
| 1990 | 61.78 | +0.7% |
| 1991 | 52.33 | -15.3% |
| 1992 | 43.53 | -16.8% |
| 1993 | 51.58 | +18.5% |
| 1994 | 64.31 | +24.7% |
| 1995 | 58.93 | -8.4% |
| 1996 | 59.3 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 81.17 | +36.9% |
| 1998 | 129.96 | +60.1% |
| 1999 | 144.69 | +11.3% |
| 2000 | 187.98 | +29.9% |
| 2001 | 152.51 | -18.9% |
| 2002 | 120.96 | -20.7% |
| 2003 | 109.13 | -9.8% |
| 2004 | 125.62 | +15.1% |
| 2005 | 149.46 | +19.0% |
| 2006 | 172.95 | +15.7% |
| 2007 | 189.85 | +9.8% |
| 2008 | 131.69 | -30.6% |
| 2009 | 94.22 | -28.5% |
| 2010 | 100 | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 91.35 | -8.7% |
| 2012 | 77.06 | -15.6% |
| 2013 | 88.45 | +14.8% |
| 2014 | 104.8 | +18.5% |
| 2015 | 115.64 | +10.3% |
| 2016 | 96.29 | -16.7% |
| 2017 | 117.12 | +21.6% |
| 2018 | 120.14 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 120.25 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 112.68 | -6.3% |
| 2021 | 140.8 | +25.0% |
| 2022 | 137.33 | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 155.65 | +13.3% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 155.65 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 158.96, 98% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Italy's 155.65 is below the median for high income countries, which is 162.08, 96% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.41 | 2.14 | 8.62 | 10 |
| 1960s | 10.49 | 8.22 | 14.76 | 10 |
| 1970s | 6.93 | 4.59 | 9.59 | 10 |
| 1980s | 35.13 | 10 | 64.74 | 10 |
| 1990s | 74.76 | 43.53 | 144.69 | 10 |
| 2000s | 143.44 | 94.22 | 189.85 | 10 |
| 2010s | 103.11 | 77.06 | 120.25 | 10 |
| 2020s | 136.61 | 112.68 | 155.65 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More financial sector data for Italy
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 91.77 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 67.01 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 91.77 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.79 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is equities in Italy?
- Equities in Italy was 155.65 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest equities recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 189.85 in 2007.
- What is the lowest equities recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.14 in 1950.
- How does Italy rank for equities?
- Italy ranks 21st out of 37 countries with data for 2023.
- Is equities rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 76.0%. 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 Equities (Period average, Index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Financial Market Prices dataset presents country-specific information on share prices, providing insights into equity markets. These data are compiled using nationally defined methodologies and are not based on a standardized definition across countries.